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Divya Khossla injures herself on set while shooting for her next
Actress-filmmaker Divya Khossla recently suffered a foot injury while filming her upcoming movie. The actress took to social media to share pictures of her bruised foot and bandaged ankle. Divya has started shooting for her upcoming project but faced an unfortunate setback when she sustained a minor foot injury during filming. She took to her Instagram stories to share photos of her bruised foot. Alongside the image, she wrote, "shoot injuries." Meanwhile, Divya’s directorial venture "Yaariyan," starring Himansh Kohli and Rakul Preet Singh, has made its return to theaters with a re-release on March 21. The 2014 romantic-comedy drama gave everyone a chance to relive the college days. Speaking about re-living the “Yaariyan” with its re-release, Divya said, “The audience gave so much love to Yaariyan when it first released that my heart has been absolutely full. In fact, the re-release is my way of giving back to the audience who embraced it so wholeheartedly. “I remember when I was shooting my second movie, Sanam Re, in Ladakh—in a very secluded place with hardly anyone around—some tourists came by, and a girl walked up to me and told me she had watched Yaariyan 56 times. I was so blown away! That’s the kind of love I received.” She mentioned that during the promotions of "Yaariyan 2," as they visited colleges, Divya could feel the strong sense of nostalgia people had for the original Yaariyan. “My heart has truly been full with all this love. Of course, the film launched me as a director and marked the beginning of my journey in the industry, so I am really grateful to the audience for all their love and support.” Divya added. Divya Khossla was last seen in the thriller "Savi." The film also featured Harshvardhan Rane and Anil Kapoor and was inspired by the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavan. The film followed the journey of a devoted housewife who strives to break her husband out of a high-security prison in England. Directed by Abhinay Deo, “Savi” was released in theatres on May 31. 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
01 April,2025 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Sonam Kapoor holds son Vayu in her arms as she takes a stroll in Malabar Hill
Sonam Kapoor took to social media to share a heartwarming moment from her vacation in Malabar Hill, where she was seen holding her son, Vayu, in her arms. The adorable snapshot captured the pure love and joy between the mother and son, giving a glimpse into their precious family time. On Monday, the actress shared a series of photos and videos and captioned it, “Dear @radha82 thank you for such a wonderful tour of @nature.re_ @theheritage.project .. such amazing work by @rpg_foundation .. thank you ms Katie for being so kind in explaining everything so patiently.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) In the first image, the proud mom is seen holding her son, Vayu, in her arms; she poses along with other friends. In the videos, the ‘Neerja’ star is seen sharing glimpses of the lush green nature and animals around her, giving her followers a peek into the serene beauty of her vacation in Malabar Hill. On March 25, the ‘Veere Di Wedding’ star penned a heartwarming birthday wish for her mother, Sunita Kapoor, expressing her deep gratitude for the invaluable lessons she has imparted throughout her life. Sonam expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her mother for instilling in her strength, grace, and resilience, qualities that have shaped her into the woman she is today. For the caption, the proud daughter wrote, “To my favourite WOMAN in the whole world, my mama, my inspiration, my strength, my guiding light—happy, happy birthday! My constant through every season of life, showing me what it means to live with grace, courage, and boundless love. Everything I am and everything I hope to be is rooted in the values you’ve taught me—through your actions, your compassion, and your unwavering support.” Sonam added, “Thank you for being the heart of our family, the most incredible role model, and the most beautiful person I know. I love you more than words can ever express, Mama. Today and every day, I celebrate you.” On the work front, Sonam Kapoor made her acting comeback with the 2023 crime-thriller “Blind,” following a maternity break. She is now prepping up for her upcoming project, “Battle of Bittora.” 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
01 April,2025 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Raashii Khanna takes on a new role behind the scene
Actress Raashii Khanna took on a new role behind the scenes as she donned a chef's hat and cooked Dal Chilla on the set of her latest project. In her latest Instagram post, the actress showcased her culinary skills during a break, giving fans a glimpse of her fun and down-to-earth side. Taking to her Instagram handle, she posted a video of herself wherein she is seen making Dal Chilla. The video reads a text, “Join our feast flavours of fun.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raashii Khanna (@raashiikhanna) Sharing the clip, ‘The Sabarmati Report’ actress wrote, “When life gives you a break between shots, you make Dal Chilla! Set diaries, chef mode on, and Punjabi banter flowing — who knew killing time could be this tasty? #ActorOnSet #ChillaChronicles #punjabitadka.” Raashii also shared a few videos on her IG stories, where she is seen speaking in Punjabi while showing her skills in the kitchen. In one of the clips, she is seen grinding the dal using a rolling pin. She also gave a glimpse of her small kitchen on the set. A few days ago, Khanna had shared a series of heartwarming photos with her family members and captioned it, “When the world feels like a whirlwind of lights and cameras, they find me — right where the stories unfold. Because no matter the set or the scene, family is the only role that truly means everything. #FamilyFirst #ActorsLife.” Meanwhile, Raashii Khanna's most recent project was the Tamil drama “Aghathiyaa,” directed by Pa. Vijay, where she starred alongside actor Jiiva. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Arjun Sarja, Edward Sonnenblick, Matylda, Redin Kingsley, Shah Ra, Senthil, Radha Ravi, Rohini, Charle, and Indraja Shankar, among others. The film saw a Pan-India release on February 28 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Looking ahead, Raashii is set to appear in the second season of the popular web series “Farzi,” though an official confirmation is still pending. The series follows Sunny (Shahid Kapoor), a small-time artist who crafts flawless counterfeit currency and becomes entangled in the high-risk world of forgery. Raashii is also gearing up for the release of her next project, “TME,” with Vikrant Massey. 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
01 April,2025 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Aamir Khan's ex-wives Kiran Rao, Reena Dutta click selfie at actor's Eid party
Filmmaker Kiran Rao shared some inside pictures from superstar Aamir Khan's Eid celebrations at his Mumbai home. The 'Laapataa Ladies' filmmaker was accompanied by her son Azad whom she shares with ex-husband Aamir. Aamir's first wife Reena Dutta also graced the party along with their kids Ira Khan and Junaid Khan. Along with Kiran and Reena, the gathering was also attended by Aamir's mother, Zeenat Hussain; and his sisters, Nikhat Hegde and Farhat Datta. Inside pictures from Aamir Khan's Eid party Kiran took to Instagram, where she shared motley images from the gathering. The pictures started with a glimpse of Aamir’s mother, Zeenat, who was dressed in a blue suit. She also posed with Aamir’s sisters Nikhat and Farhat; and former wife, Reena, as the ladies flaunted their colourful outfits. The last picture in Kiran’s photo dump was a selfie with Reena. A few pictures also showcased Aamir and Kiran’s son Azad enjoying at the gathering. “Eid at Ammi’s - who is the best and most beautiful hostess - is a celebration with family, friends and always the best feast! We hope and pray this year brings peace and happiness to us all…” she wrote as the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiran Rao (@raodyness) Aamir was married to Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002, and they share two children, Ira and Junaid. It was in 2005, when he married Kiran. They welcomed their son Azaad in 2011 through IVF surrogacy. In 2021, the couple announced their divorce. Recently, on the eve of his 60th birthday, the superstar announced that he is dating Gauri Spratt. Aamir Khan wishes paps on Eid On Monday, the Bollywood superstar posed for the shutterbugs with his sons Junaid Khan and Azad Khan at his Bandra home during Eid. The father and son's trio were seen twinning in white as they faced the camera together. They also distributed sweets among the paparazzi while wishing them on the occasion of Eid. Aamir Khan's work front On the acting front, Aamir’s next is Sitaare Zameen Par, a sports drama film directed by R. S. Prasanna. A sequel to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, it is based on the Spanish film Champions. It stars Aamir and Genelia Deshmukh.
01 April,2025 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kajol unleashs her witty side while celebrating motherhood
Kajol, on Monday, took to social media to unleash her witty side while celebrating motherhood. In her funny post, she explained how India surpasses China and America. Taking to her Instagram handle, she posted a note that read, “China ke pass noodles hai, America ke pass burger hai, Italy ke pass pizza hai aur India ke pass maaa hai jo yeh sab ghar pe banati hai.” (China has noodles, America has burgers, Italy has pizza, and India has a mother who makes all these things at home.” Picture Courtesy/Kajol's Instagram account Kajol often unleashes her witty side, charming fans with her playful and humorous posts. Yesterday, she posted a video in which she extended her heartfelt greetings to fans on Gudi Padwa and Navratri. For the caption she wrote, “Wishing everybody a very happy everything .. #navratri #gudipadwa #eidmubarak #happysunday #happyholidays #everythingisawesome.” Meanwhile, Kajol is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming mythological horror "Maa." The much-awaited drama is scheduled to hit theatres on June 27th, 2025. Sharing the announcement poster, she wrote, “Hell is here… so is the Goddess! Battle begins on 27th June 2025, in cinemas near you.” The announcement poster showcased Kajol holding a child close, as she sought to shield them from the evil forces surrounding them. The upcoming project will see Kajol in the lead role, with Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty, and Kherin Sharma playing key supporting roles. The film, centered around the eternal battle between good and evil, will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. In addition to “Maa,” Kajol’s upcoming projects include “Sarzameen,” directed by Kayoze Irani, alongside Ibrahim Ali Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Rajesh Sharma. She is also set to star in “Maharagni - Queen of Queens,” which also features Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha Menon, and Jisshu Sengupta. 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
01 April,2025 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Soha Ali Khan cooks seviyaan with husband Kunal Khemmu on Eid
Actress Soha Ali Khan celebrated Eid 2025 with her family. Making the festival even more special, she cooked 'seviyaan' with husband Kunal Khemmu. The clip dropped by Soha on her IG showed Kunal stirring the milk while his better half added the sugar. Soha looked beautiful in a green salwar kameez with silver jhumkas, whereas Kumal opted for a purple kurta with white pajama. "Is it even Eid without seviyan? Eid Mubarak from ours to yours #eidmubarak," Soha wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Her post also included some family pictures with brother Saif Ali Khan, sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor, and sister Saba Pataudi. This was Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's first Eid with their family following the horrific stabbing incident in January this year. While Bebo looked stunning as usual in orange ethnic wear, Saif oozed charm in a white kurta pajama. Saif and Soha's sister, Saba also dropped a few glimpses of the Eid celebration on social media, along with the caption, "Eid moments...Family Matters most....Thank you bhai for a beautiful lunch and soha, bebo n kunal for making it special too. Last ..video version ii ;)" Soha twinned in matching outfits with daughter Inaaya for Eid. The adorable mother and daughter duo looked picture-perfect in beautiful pink suits. Sharing her festive look on social media, the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress captioned her IG post, “Eid mubarak. Wishing you all a happy Eid filled with joy, prosperity and peace #eidulfitr.” In the clip, Soha was seen trying out various poses with little Inaaya. The little was also seen kissing her mom on her cheeks. Work-wise, Soha will next be a part of 'Chhorii 2'. She has been roped in as the antagonist in the much-awaited sequel. Nushrratt Bharuccha will also reprise her role as Sakshi, facing off against formidable paranormal forces in her fight to protect her child. 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
01 April,2025 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar wish fans on Eid with a wholesome family pic
Bollywood stalwarts Shabana Azmi, and Javed Akhtar wished everyone on Eid with a wholesome family pic featuring son Farhan Akhtar, daughter Zoya Akhtar and daughter-in-law Shibani Akhtar. The entire family was seen facing the camera sitting around a table full of delicious food. "Eid greetings to all from the family," Shabana wished everyone in the caption. Zoya also used the same image for her Eid post. Numerous other B-town celebs also used social media to wish the netizens 'Eid Mubarak'. Prior to this, Shabana shed light on her philosophy on aging gracefully during an exclusive conversation with IANS. Eid greeting to all from our family pic.twitter.com/nZq4o8vQG9 — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) March 31, 2025 Calling acceptance 'inevitable', the National-Award-winning actress told IANS, “Acceptance, that you have to accept that it is inevitable and like you have to accept at every stage of your life, the more you accept it, the better you will be equipped for it.” She added, “If you're fighting it and saying, nahin, iski zarurati nahin toh, you will be unprepared for it." She also talked about what a typical day in her life looks like when she is not shooting or travelling. Shabana revealed, “I potter around the house a lot, clean my cupboards, then what I do is what my staff calls interference because either I don't do anything at all or I come up with mean myths. And then I like to surround myself with my friends, that's what I do most.” Work-wise, the septuagenarian last delivered a powerful performance in the Netflix series, 'Dabba Cartel'. The core cast of the show includes Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat, along with others. Made under the direction of Hitesh Bhatia, the show has been written by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher. Produced by Excel Entertainment, "Dabba Cartel" premiered on February 28. 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
01 April,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Have you heard? Priyadarshan feels the Hera Pheri 3 pressure
Feeling the pressure Priyadarshan Priyadarshan, known for his collaborations with Akshay Kumar, is set to direct Hera Pheri 3, which he calls “humour of poverty.” In a recent interview, he admitted that the pressure to reunite for the third instalment became “too much” to ignore. The film will feature the original cast — Akshay, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. After wrapping up his ongoing project Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay and Tabu, the filmmaker will reportedly shift his focus to Hera Pheri 3. He plans to start writing the script next year, acknowledging the challenge of meeting expectations. With the characters getting older, he says he must ensure the humour remains “pure and identifiable” without relying on double entendre. The director added that he is taking it up as a challenge, aiming to craft a “believable and entertaining script.” Tough times for newbies Richa Chadha Actor-turned-producer Richa Chadha believes that newcomers in Bollywood face challenges, despite having the added benefit of social media. However, in a recent interview, she stressed that established filmmakers tend to stereotype actors, hindering their growth. She said, “The math of the business doesn’t allow us to take chances. It’s not only limited to actors, but filmmakers too.” She added that even renowned actors want to experiment and take risks, but are held back by the industry’s “safe approach”. Richa also said that Bollywood needs a reinvention, stating, “Innovation is the heart of any industry.” Raiding the dance floor Tamannaah Bhatia and Yo Yo Honey Singh Tamannaah Bhatia and Yo Yo Honey Singh have been roped in for a special item song in Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film Raid 2 (Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 team to assemble to film two songs, March 25). The song, will reportedly be choreographed by Vijay Ganguly, and is expected to play during the post-credits sequence. This track is expected to add another hit item number to Tamannaah’s profile, following the success of Aaj ki raat in Stree 2 (2024). Raid 2, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, is slated to release in theatres on May 5. Family, festivities, and love: Bollywood’s Eid celebrations Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Soha ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, and Saif Ali Khan; Azad Rao Khan, Aamir Khan, and Junaid Khan; (From left) Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha Bollywood actors celebrated Eid with great fervour. Most actors spent time with their families for the festival. Aamir Khan, who is taking time off from work, greeted his fans from the balcony of his home. Dressed in traditional white attire, he twinned with his sons Junaid and Azad and distributed sweets to the paparazzi stationed outside his home. Shah Rukh Khan, who is shooting for King outside India, took to social media, writing, “Eid Mubarak... Hope your day is full of hugs, biryani, warmth and endless love.” Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan celebrated with their family, including Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu, with Kareena opting for a simple, makeup-free look. Sonakshi Sinha also celebrated her first Eid after marriage with Zaheer Iqbal.
01 April,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Vishesh Bhatt: Awarapan 2 stirs and challenges the core emotions in us
Few would have seen a sequel to Awarapan (2007) coming eighteen years after its release. Producer Vishesh Bhatt threw a curveball when he marked leading man Emraan Hashmi’s birthday last week by announcing Awarapan 2. Pre-production work has begun on the sequel, which will be helmed by Nitin Kakkar of Filmistaan (2012) and Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) fame, and casting is underway. We’ve learnt that the makers plan to take the film on floors by July. Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran fronted Awarapan Think Awarapan sequel, and the first question that comes to one’s mind is whether Hashmi will reprise his role of gangster Shivam Malik. After all, the 2007 movie ended with Shivam dying in a gunfight and reuniting with his love, essayed by Shriya Saran, in the afterlife. But sources tell us that Hashmi’s Shivam will return in the second edition. “The plan is to take the narrative forward because Shivam is a well-known character. While Awarapan was written by Shagufta Rafique from a story by Mahesh Bhatt, the second instalment has been written by Vishesh, Nitin and Bilal Siddiqi. Like the original, this one too will have a love story at its core and a strong dose of action,” reveals a source. Vishesh Bhatt Over the years, producer Mukesh Bhatt and his filmmaker-son Vishesh have doled out many franchises—from Aashiqui to Raaz and Murder—under their banner. What made them consider taking Awarapan’s story forward after almost two decades? Vishesh says, “Awarapan has lived on in fans’ hearts for years. We always wanted to bring Shivam back, but only if we found a story that did justice to his legacy. Now, we’re finally making its sequel. We had many superhit films to make a sequel of, but we picked Awarapan because it’s an emotional story. The first was a dramatic crime story set in a dark world; the sequel will be an emotional story [rooted in] crime. Awarapan 2 stirs and challenges the core emotions in us, [feelings that are] conflicted and dark. In an era of big-screen entertainers, these are stories that talk about one’s inner conflicts.” While Vishesh is no stranger to direction, he has roped in Kakkar, whose Filmistaan won the National Award, to helm the movie. Explaining his choice, he says, “I don’t attend film parties, but I go to film festivals to watch independent filmmakers’ work. When I saw Filmistaan, I was blown away. Nitin’s courage as a storyteller stayed with me.”
01 April,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
Rajkummar Rao to front Vikramaditya Motwane's sports biopic
Earlier this week, Vikramaditya Motwane revealed to mid-day that his next is a sports biopic (You don’t have as much autonomy when dealing with OTTs, March 30). Now, we’ve learnt another interesting detail about the film. Industry insiders reveal that the director is in talks with Rajkummar Rao to front the project. If things work out, it will mark their reunion after their critically acclaimed survival thriller, Trapped (2016). A source close to the project shares, “Vikramaditya has been working on a sports film, based on a real-life athlete. It explores a protagonist that is different from the underdog usually seen in sports biopics. Raj liked the core idea. Plus, he knows Vikramaditya will push his creative boundaries.” In the next few months, the actor will be seen in Bhool Chuk Maaf, Maalik, and his maiden production, Toaster. The source adds, “The biopic will be a swift two-month shoot, the kind Vikramaditya is known for. That said, it will be preceded by intense prep of a few months.”
01 April,2025 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Vishal Furia: ‘Bollywood horror films are a sleaze fest’
Not everyone has an appetite for horror, but Vishal Furia remembers being fascinated with the genre from his early years. For the director, watching A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) in his childhood was a defining moment. “The character of Freddy haunted me to the extent that I would not sleep, fearing that he might trap me in my dreams,” he recalls, laughing. His love for the genre has led him to helm the Marathi movie, Lapachhapi (2017), and its Hindi adaptation Chhorii (2021). Now, the director is returning with Chhorii 2. Vishal Furia The upcoming Prime Video film sees Nushrratt Bharuccha reprise her role of Sakshi, whose peaceful life is shattered when her seven-year-old daughter is kidnapped and taken back to the haunted fields. With the Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan-starrer, the director has tried to create a horror movie that has roots in human emotions, from deep love to insecurities. Furia argues that horror outings in Bollywood have largely involved over-the-top theatrics and formulaic narratives, which has diminished the genre’s credibility. “Bollywood horror has been more of a sleaze fest. It has lost its respect and attained a B-grade status. My endeavour is to strive to earn respect for the Indian classic horror genre. A well-made horror film is one that lingers in the viewer’s mind long after the credits roll. It can be effectively used to tell great human stories. I have tried to use the genre of ‘social horror’ in the Chhorii universe to delve into issues of social inequality and oppression,” he states. An underrated horror movie I recommend: The Devil’s Backbone (2001) My all-time favourite fim in the genre: The Shining (1980)
01 April,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu