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IPL 2025: Sara Ali Khan dazzles at opening ceremony in Guwahati
Sara Ali Khan, with her infectious energy and captivating charm, took center stage at the IPL 2025, delivering a breathtaking performance that left fans spellbound. The electrifying event unfolded at the iconic Guwahati stadium during the highly anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). As the cricket fever gripped the city, Sara’s dynamic stage presence and high-voltage performance elevated the excitement, turning the night into an unforgettable spectacle. Sara Ali Khan puts up a spectacular act Dancing with effortless grace and boundless enthusiasm, Sara owned the stage, enthralling the audience with her impeccable moves and undeniable charisma. The stadium roared with cheers as she performed, setting the perfect tone for an exhilarating match ahead. The actress shared some glimpses of her performance on her Instagram stories. The crowd cheered as she took to the stadium for her performance. Sara Ali Khan dazzling look in Guwahati🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/iWBlMLki83 — Imsajal45 (@Sajalsinha0264) March 30, 2025 Sara Ali Khan Dazzling performance at Barsapara Stadium Guwahati🔥🥶 pic.twitter.com/csJmwHQpr6 — Imsajal45 (@Sajalsinha0264) March 30, 2025 About CSK vs RR match: Nitish Rana showcased his big-hitting prowess with a scintillating 36-ball-81 but Chennai Super Kings bowlers made a spectacular comeback during the back-end to restrict Rajasthan Royals to a manageable 182 for 9 in an IPL match here on Sunday. Promoted to number 3, left-handed Nitish dominated the CSK bowlers smashing 10 boundaries and 5 sixes, after Rajasthan Royals were asked to bat first by CSK. Skipper Riyan Parag (37), playing in front of his home crowd, hit couple of fours and as many sixes, but his innings lacked fluency as Royals managed only 37 runs in the last five overs. But what would encourage RR is the fact that since 2019, CSK has never chased anything above 180. Sara Ali Khan's work front Coming off the success of her recent film Sky Force, where she shared the screen with Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya, Sara continues to prove her versatility as an entertainer. Her performance in the film was widely appreciated, adding yet another milestone to her growing career. Up next, Sara is set to star in Metro… In Dino alongside Aditya Roy Kapur. Directed by the acclaimed Anurag Basu—known for his masterpiece Life in a… Metro—the film has already created significant buzz among cinephiles. With her undeniable talent, magnetic presence, and an ever-growing fanbase, Sara Ali Khan is undoubtedly shining as one of Bollywood’s brightest stars.
30 March,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan on doing action in Sikandar: 'Every bone in my body has been broken'
Sajid Nadiadwala's Sikandar, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, has finally been released on the big screen and is winning hearts. From high-octane action and gripping drama to heartfelt romance and an emotional storyline, Sikandar has everything to leave a lasting impact on audiences. While Salman Khan is seen performing incredible action sequences in the film, he recently revealed how he continues to do action despite several injuries. Salman Khan on doing action in Sikandar When Salman Khan was addressing media ahead of Sikandar release, he was asked, "Do you find it more difficult to do action films as you age?". While replying to this, Salman Khan said, "Every bone of my body has been broken twice or thrice. Every ligament has been torn 2-3 times. We didn’t even get to rest then. There were no body shots in this film. If there were, I’d have gotten lean in a couple of weeks. That’s not a big deal. I have a six-pack even when I’m not lean. My muscle is so huge that even if I get some fat, it starts protruding. People make an issue out of this, but it’s not an issue for me. If you get a six-pack but weigh only 55 kg, then what’s the point?" What to expect from Sikandar Talking about what fans can expect from Sikandar, Salman assured that the film has much more to offer beyond what is seen in the trailer. He said, "This is just a 3.5-minute trailer. When you see a 2-hour 25-minute-long film, you will understand that this trailer was nothing. We cannot put everything in the trailer. There are a lot of things in the film that you are going to like... For an action film, emotions are very important..." The film is directed by AR Murugadoss, renowned for his Tamil and Hindi blockbusters like Ghajini and Thuppakki. Sajid Nadiadwala has produced the project, marking Salman Khan's reunion with him after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Patil, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sathyaraj. The film was released in theatres today as an Eid offering for fans of bhaijaan.
30 March,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Panchayat actor Durgesh Kumar says big production houses are not casting him
Actor Durgesh Kumar is popularly known for his role in the Panchayat series as Banrakas. His lines like “Dekh raha hai Binod” and “Allhua meeting” went viral, putting him on the pop culture map. However, his success was not overnight. Durgesh Kumar has been an actor for more than a decade, spending 12 years honing his craft in Delhi theatre. Despite his recent fame with Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, he is still unable to figure out how the industry functions. Don't understand how people are cast Speaking to Mid-Day, Kumar elaborated, “I don’t know how this industry works. I keep working, but no big production houses are showing much interest in casting me. But if you look at YouTube, my videos have more views than Amitabh Bachchan's. Mine has over 5 million; his has 1.5 million. I am proud of this fact and not saying it egoistically. But after working so much, it does make you wonder how the industry works. I trained in Delhi theatre for 12 years, so I don’t understand how people are selected.” Durgesh Kumar, who made his commercial acting debut with Imtiaz Ali’s Highway, gained recognition for his work in the TVF series Panchayat. “It was while working on the second season that I realised that if you work hard in Bombay, you get recognition. I worked 20 days on Season 2, and my line ‘Dekh raha hai Binod’ went viral. My work was appreciated. It was fun working on the show. Producer Vijay Koshi would call me and tell me what and how to do. I have been friends with my co-actors Ashok Pathak (Vinod) and Bullu Kumar (Madhav) since our theatre days. Honestly, we were not acting but living our characters.” Durgesh Kumar on battling depression Kumar has also been quite open about his battle with depression, which he faced even while working on Panchayat. “My father had a brain hemorrhage. That was the first time in my life that I felt, what if my father is not around? He has recovered now, but that feeling pushed me into depression. However, that phase also worked in favor of my character. Many times, we think something bad is happening to us, but these things happen for a reason. I take it positively. But depression happens, and many people are facing it.” The actor is glad that celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Honey Singh are vocal about mental health issues and are bringing them to the forefront. He added that he sees many artists in Mumbai who are struggling and often dealing with mental health challenges in the process.
30 March,2025 02:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
Diljit Dosanjh's first director Guddu Dhanoa refuses to comment on the singer
Filmmaker Guddu Dhanoa, known for films like Deewana and Salaakhen, gave Diljit Dosanjh his first-ever break in The Lion of Punjab. Now, after Diljit has become a global icon, his first director has refused to comment on him. In a recent interview, when Guddu was asked about Diljit, he dodged the question and even said that people change after becoming famous. Dhanoa claimed that Sunidhi Chauhan, who used to touch his feet, now doesn’t even answer his calls. Guddu Dhanoa on Diljit Dosanjh and Sunidhi Chauhan In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, when Guddu was asked about Diljit, he said, “Let’s talk about positive people, real people, nice people, good people." Further in the interview, he talked about how people change with fame. Guddu said, “I don’t understand why people change. I have met so many different kinds of people throughout my life. I still remember when we were shooting Bichhoo, I saw a 14-15-year-old Sunidhi singing Ek Vari Tak Le, and I was stunned that she sang that song for the movie. She touched my feet, and I hugged her, but people forget all this later on. I even called her a few days ago, but she neither answered nor replied." But Dhanoa believes not all industry stars are the same. While citing the examples of Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Akshay Kumar, and Sunny Deol, he called them positive people. Diljit Dosanjh on the work front On the work front, Diljit has quite an interesting lineup in his kitty. The actor, who was shooting for his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaarji 3, will now concentrate on the Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer Border 2. mid-day has learnt that Diljit Dosanjh, the fourth pillar of director Anurag Singh’s war drama, is expected to join the unit in April. While the makers have remained tight-lipped about the actors’ roles in the movie that chronicles a chapter of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Dosanjh recently revealed on a podcast that he will step into the shoes of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, an officer in the Indian Air Force, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
30 March,2025 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govinda visits Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain during Shravan month
Actor-turned-politician Govinda visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain a day before the New Year as per the Hindu calendar. Several videos and pictures of Govinda paying a visit to the Mahakaleshwar temple have emerged on social media. In the clips that have surfaced online, Govinda is seen wearing a yellow kurta as he visits the holy place. The actor offered prayers at the revered temple and expressed his joy after performing the required rituals. He poured water on the Nandi (Shiva's bull) idol, a common ritual performed by Lord Shiva devotees. #WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Shiv Sena leader and actor Govinda visited Mahakaleshwar Temple and offered prayers. pic.twitter.com/jorvix48E6 — ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2025 Earlier this month, Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where he participated in the divine Bhasma Aarti. The actor offered prayers at the revered temple and expressed his joy at witnessing the sacred ritual. Devotees from across the country visit the temple to witness this divine ritual, believing that attending the Bhasma Aarti during the sacred month of Shravan brings blessings and fulfillment of wishes. The Mahakaleshwar temple, situated on the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain, holds immense religious significance as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Why Govinda was in the news Chatter suggests that Sunita and Govinda's marriage has hit rock bottom, and they have decided to officially part ways. Reports also claim that Sunita believes Govinda is cheating on her. Rumors are rife that Govinda's closeness to his 30-year-old Marathi co-star played a part in their split. However, there is no clarification on these reports. Govinda & Sunita don’t live together In her interview with Pinkvilla’s Hindi Rush, Sunita revealed, "We have two houses; we have a bungalow opposite our apartment. I have my temple and my kids in the flat. We live in the flat, whereas he gets late after his meetings. He loves talking, so he’ll gather 10 people and sit chatting with them. On the other hand, my son, my daughter, and I live together, but we hardly talk because I feel that talking too much drains your energy." Sunita married Govinda on March 11, 1987. Sunita is Govinda's uncle Anand Singh’s sister-in-law. The couple has two children—a daughter, Tina Ahuja, and a son, Yashvardhan. (With Inputs from ANI)
30 March,2025 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Dutt & Salman Khan to reunite after 25 years for 'Chota Bhai'
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Saturday left moviegoers excited as he confirmed reuniting with his "Chota Bhai" Salman Khan for a film. Though he did not disclose any details regarding the project, he expressed his excitement about working with Salman after 25 years. ""Saajan dekh li aapne, Chal Mere Bhai dekh li... abhi dono mein Tashan dekh lijiye. I'm very excited for the movie. I'm also happy ye soch ke ki main apne chote bhai ke sath kaam karonga 25 years ke baad," Sanjay told media during the trailer launch of his film 'Bhootnii'. Sanjay also sent best wishes to Salman for the success of his film 'Sikandar', which will be released on March 30. "Superhit trailer hai. Mera bhai hai chota aur uske liye main hamesha prarthna karta hoon. Bhagwan ne usko bohot diya hai, yeh bhi superhit picture hogi," he said. Recently, Salman himself teased the project at press meet for his film Sikandar in Mumbai. "The next project I'm working on, after Sikandar, is going to take action to a whole new level. It's going to be drastic." He further revealed that his "older brother" would be a part of the project. Salman and Sanjay worked together earlier in Saajan (1991) and Chal Mere Bhai (2000). They also co-hosted the fifth season of the reality TV show Bigg Boss. Now, fans are eagerly waiting for their next on-screen collaboration. 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
30 March,2025 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
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Sadia Khateeb reveals not talking to John Abraham during The Diplomat
Actor Sadia Khateeb, who stepped into the acting arena with Shikara and Raksha Bandhan, made waves with her performance in The Diplomat alongside John Abraham. Sadia essayed the role of Uzma Ahmed, a Muslim woman who married a Pakistani man only to be assaulted and tortured. She manages to reach the Indian Embassy, where she seeks help from JP Singh, a skilled diplomat. In an exclusive interaction with Mid-day, Sadia shares her experience doing the film, her rapport with John Abraham, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sadia khateeb 🦁 (@sadiaakhateeb) Sadia on working with John Abraham Those who have watched The Diplomat have seen the intense one-on-one conversations between Sadia and John. However, the actor reveals that they deliberately did not interact off-screen to build that tension for an organic outcome. She shares, “John Abraham made me feel very comfortable. The fact that my character was supposed to be intimidated by JP Singh, he made sure that we don't interact in the beginning as much as usually co-stars do. I would see him from behind, and he would give me a glance. We would not talk. I would always smile about it. But then I understand why.” Sadia on filming the assault scenes While the actor maintains that it was a difficult watch for her parents, she got choked for real while filming one of the scenes where she is assaulted by her onscreen husband. She recalls, “I remember I was coughing in between takes. I raised my hand and tried to hit him. Then the ADs understood that ‘She's not acting. She's actually choked.’ Then they stopped, and we had water and everything. So, these are the moments that I think the makers really tried to build organically. Nobody likes to get beaten, right? But then when you see the film, when you see the outcome, it was worth it.” Sadia on her contemporaries with PR machinery Sadia Khateeb, who does not hail from a film background, is unfazed by her disadvantage and believes that everyone has their own journey. She states, “Even if somebody has fully fledged PR, they have more pressure also from the legacy that they carry. I'm still learning to figure out honestly. I also want to be popular, but I cannot compete because my background is different. My approach towards work and integrity is different. I have my do's and don'ts. I come from a city which no other actor I know around comes from.” Sadia asserts that she doesn’t have a management or agency to guide her. “Everything that I'm doing right now is God's help. It will take longer for sure than other people who have power along with them. But at least I know this is wholly my own journey and my Allah's help,” she concludes.
30 March,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin Fernandes
'Paisa vasool': Fans give their verdict on Salman Khan starrer Sikandar
Salman Khan's much-awaited action thriller, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, Sikandar, has been released in theatres today. Within hours of the film hitting the theatres, X is already flooding with fans hailing the film. The first-day, first-show crowd has already given the verdict, and with the kind of response pouring in for the film, it looks like Salman Khan is all set to own this Eid with his blockbuster release yet again. X hail Salman Khan’s Sikandar A movie buff, while sharing his views on the Salman Khan starrer, took to X and wrote, "Watched #Sikandar with friends and sabko movie dekh ke 'kick' mila. Emotional angles toh hai hi but after years there’s a STRONG reason behind them in Bhai’s movie. Scope of improvement in cuts but OMG... BGM. Gonna watch it again with my family... Iowa, USA." Meanwhile, another user wrote, "#Sikandar first half is decent. Core plot point is interesting but action scenes should have been better instead of slo-mo shots. Muruga being from South, cast 3 ladies from South cinema lol – Rashmika, Kajal Aggarwal, and Dhanya Balakrishna. Lack of blockbuster songs is a minus." "#SikandarReview. Mass entertainer, OG climax, heartwarming story. #SalmanKhan's acting is on a mass level like never seen before. BGM song too massy like #Jawan. Paisa wasool movie, go watch first day, first show only," one user shared. Sikandar leaked online Salman Khan's Sikandar has leaked online just hours after the film hit theatres. After a long wait, Sikandar was released in theatres today on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, just ahead of Eid. Just hours after the movie hit theatres, a pirated copy of the film was leaked online. Several notorious platforms like Tamilrockers, Movierulz, Filmyzilla, and Telegram groups have leaked the full movie online, offering illegal downloads and streaming links. Despite strict anti-piracy laws being in place, illegal streaming platforms continue to be a huge problem for Bollywood. In Sikandar's case, it seems like the leak was caused by camcorder recordings in theatres, which are later uploaded in HD quality within hours. With the Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer leaking online just within hours of its release, it could hamper the box office collection of the film.
30 March,2025 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan's Sikandar leaked online hours after theatrical release
Salman Khan's Sikandar has leaked online just hours after the film hit theatres. After a long wait, Sikandar was released in theatres today on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, just ahead of Eid. Just hours after the movie hit theatres, a pirated copy of the film was leaked online. Several notorious platforms like Tamilrockers, Movierulz, Filmyzilla, and Telegram groups have leaked the full movie online, offering illegal downloads and streaming links. Despite strict anti-piracy laws being in place, illegal streaming platforms continue to be a huge problem for Bollywood. In Sikandar's case, it seems like the leak was caused by camcorder recordings in theatres, which are later uploaded in HD quality within hours. With the Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer leaking online just within hours of its release, it could hamper the box office collection of the film. Salman Khan on piracy sites Salman Khan who is totally against the leaking of any film online, once addressed the problem of pirated versions of films being released. After his film Radhe was leaked online, Salman strictly condemned this action and had put out a story. He wrote: “We offered you to watch our film Radhe at a reasonable price of INR 249 per view. In spite of that, pirated sites are streaming Radhe illegally, which is a serious crime. Cyber cell is taking action against all these pirated sites.” Salman urged everyone not to “participate in piracy” or risk action from the cyber cell. “Please understand you will get into a lot of trouble with the cyber cell,” wrote the Dabangg star on his Instagram story. What to expect from Sikandar Talking about what fans can expect from Sikandar, Salman assured that the film has much more to offer beyond what is seen in the trailer. He said, "This is just a 3.5-minute trailer. When you see a 2-hour 25-minute-long film, you will understand that this trailer was nothing. We cannot put everything in the trailer. There are a lot of things in the film that you are going to like... For an action film, emotions are very important..." The film is directed by AR Murugadoss, renowned for his Tamil and Hindi blockbusters like Ghajini and Thuppakki. Sajid Nadiadwala has produced the project, marking Salman Khan's reunion with him after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Patil, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sathyaraj. Sikandar is set to release on March 30, 2025.
30 March,2025 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shahid Kapoor's 'towel hack' to teach son Zain cycling leaves chachu in splits
Giving a glimpse into his fatherly duties, Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor on Saturday shared a video of him teaching his son Zain how to ride a cycle with a towel's help. In the video, Shahid can be seen helping his son, who's wrapped in a towel around his chest, maintain balance on the cycle. Shahid's "towel hack" left netizens in splits. In his caption, the 'Jab We Met' star even asked netizens for easier ways to help his son learn to cycle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) "Teaching your son how to cycle with a towel. Any better suggestions on how this can be easier," he wrote. As soon as Shahid dropped the video, netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Shahid's brother Ishaan Khatter wrote, "dial the chachu helpline." "Gali ke bachho ke sath chhor do 1 din me hi heavy driver ban jayega," a fan quipped. Shahid and Mira got married on July 7, 2015, in an intimate wedding in Delhi. Their daughter Misha was born in 2016 while they blessed with Zain in 2018. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shahid was last seen in 'Deva', which is currently streaming on Netflix. In the movie, Shahid portrays a rebellious police officer who delves into a high-profile case.As he digs deeper, he unravels a complex web of deceit and betrayal, plunging into a perilous journey of investigation while Pooja Hegde is the leading lady in the role of a journalist. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, 'Deva' is an action-packed roller-coaster ride full of thrills and drama. It was released on January 31, 2025. In the coming months, Shahid will be seen headlining Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial. He has previously collaborated with the acclaimed director on Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon. Their new collaboration is a love story, reportedly set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld in the 1990s. 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
30 March,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Kareena Kapoor celebrates one year of 'Crew' with throwback picture
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan's latest Instagram story is about her recalling the memories she created on the sets of 'Crew', especially grooving to the 'Naina' song from the film. She dropped a black and white selfie and added 'Naina' song to it. "1 year later and still my favourite song (red heart emoji) #1YearOfCrew," she captioned the post. In another story, she posted a picture with her 'Crew' co-stars Tabu and Kriti. "Missing my lovely #Crew (red heart emoji)," she wrote. Producer Rhea Kapoor also took to Instagram and shared a video of the lead cast including Kriti Sanon, Kareena and Tabu. She captioned it, "Happy one year to my history-making, record-shattering #CREW. #oneyearofcrew #crew." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Kapoor (@rheakapoor) The film made under Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network banners was released on March 29 last year. 'Crew' is a story of three women and is touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations, and they get caught in a web of lies. Last year, Kareena was also seen in Rohit Shetty's directorial 'Singham Again'. Both her films worked exceptionally well at the box office. 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
30 March,2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI