Veteran actress Neena Gupta recently shared a glimpse of the beautiful wedding she attended in Udaipur. On Friday, the ‘Last Color’ actress took to her Instagram story and posted a photo of herself sitting with her friends as they posed together for the cameras. Neena opted for a yellow-coloured outfit, which she paired with statement earrings and stylish sunglasses. Sharing the image, Gupta wrote in the caption, "At a beautiful wedding in Udaipur." Last month, she made headlines after giving a savage reply to trolls who objected to her wearing shorts. During her appearance on Kareena Kapoor Khan's chat show, Neena discussed the culture of entourages, her experiences with failed auditions, and the changes in content over the years. When Kareena told her, "Bahut saare logon ne kaha Neena Gupta iss age mein shorts kyun pehenti hai (Many people asked why Neena Gupta wears shorts at her age)," Neena gave a savage reply, "Tumhare baap ke paise le ke toh nahi pehenti na (I'm not wearing them with your father's money, am I)." On the professional front, the 65-year-old actress is gearing up for the release of her next project titled “Hindi Vindi." A few days ago, the ‘Badhaai Ho’ actress shared a teaser from her upcoming film Hindi Vindi and captioned it, “Get ready for the musical saga of the year! Hindi-Vindi hits Australian cinemas on Feb 27. Starring Mihir Ahuja, Guy Sebastian, and me. Directed by Ali Sayed. Music by Javed-Mohsin & Guy Sebastian. A 24Six Films production. Teaser out now. #hindivindi #teaserreveal.” The film explores the challenges migrants face due to language barriers in a foreign country. Set in Australia, Hindi Vindi also marks the Bollywood debut of Australian music icon Guy Sebastian. The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on February 27, 2025, through The Backlot Films. Neena was last seen in Disney+ Hotstar's Malayalam series “1000 Babies.” 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 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSVeteran actress Saira Banu has expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, sharing a poignant tribute to the late statesman. In her tribute, Banu recalled a personal encounter with Dr Manmohan Singh, alongside her late husband, the legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Taking to her Instagram handle, Saira Banu posted a throwback photograph of herself, Dilip Kumar, and Dr Manmohan Singh, with a heartfelt message that highlighted the former Prime Minister's dignified presence and unmatched humility. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saira Banu Khan (@sairabanu) "The silence of loss speaks louder than words today," Banu wrote, adding "Dr. Manmohan Singh, a statesman whose dignity and commitment to public service defined an era, has left us. His legacy is etched in the annals of Indian history, an ode to wisdom, resilience, and belief in the power of inclusive growth." In her emotional message, Banu fondly recalled an interaction with Dr Singh, describing a touching moment from their meeting. "I vividly recall a chance encounter with Dr Singh, alongside Dilip Sahib and Sultan Bhai. As Dilip Sahib stepped out of the car, I was astonished to see the former Prime Minister himself, with a gentle smile, approaching to welcome him personally," she shared. The veteran actress further recounted the warm gesture of Dr Singh when he personally offered his seat to Dilip Kumar. "Later when we entered his chamber, there was only one chair around a small table that we could see in the pictures. Without a moment's hesitation, Dr Singh stepped aside, picked up another chair, and graciously offered it to Dilip Sahib. This simple act, this quiet gesture of respect, spoke volumes about the man," she wrote. Saira Banu's tribute also reflected on Dr Singh's enduring qualities of humility and wisdom. "Today, as the nation mourns his passing, we mourn the loss of a reflection of humility, wisdom, and the finest of human manners," she wrote, adding, "May his soul rest in eternal peace." Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions, served two terms as India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. His leadership during critical periods of economic reforms and his steady hand in global challenges earned him respect both within India and internationally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid his respects to Dr Singh, acknowledging his immense contribution to India's growth. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his condolences, writing, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years." PM Modi also remembered the close working relationship he had with Dr Singh, especially during their time as Prime Minister and Chief Minister of Gujarat. "Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible," he added. Dr Manmohan Singh's legacy, particularly his role in economic liberalization and key reforms during his tenure continues to influence India's political and economic landscape. He was succeeded by Narendra Modi in 2014 after the Congress-led UPA's defeat in the general elections. 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 December,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Katrina Kaif shared a heartfelt birthday wish for her close friend and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Taking to Instagram, Katrina wrote, "Happiest Birthday @beingsalmankhan. May all the wonderful things of life be with you this year and always." Katrina and Salman share a long-standing bond and have collaborated on numerous films, including Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Partner, Bharat, Yuvvraaj, Hello, and Tiger Zinda Hai, among others. The superstar also received warm birthday wishes from Shilpa Shetty, Ajay Devgn, and Varun Dhawan. Ajay Devgn shared a playful picture with Salman, captioning it, "Best birthday wishes from Singham to Chulbul," referencing their iconic roles in Singham and Dabangg. Shera, Salman Khan's long-time bodyguard, celebrated the occasion by posting a photo with the actor on Instagram. He expressed his deep respect with the caption, "Mere MAALIK ka birthday hai. Love MAALIK." Shilpa Shetty also took to Instagram, writing, "Happy birthdayyy Rockstar! Wishing you happiness, success, and great health always. Loads of love." Salman celebrated his birthday at a midnight gathering with close family and friends at his sister Arpita's residence. Notably, the Dabangg star shares his birthday with his niece Ayat Sharma, and they enjoyed a joint celebration. Pictures from the party surfaced online, showing Salman cutting his birthday cake surrounded by loved ones. On the professional front, Salman will headline A.R. Murugadoss' upcoming film Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna. The film is slated for release on Eid 2025. Earlier this year, Salman shared a glimpse from the sets of Sikandar. In the image, he is seen smiling in a light blue shirt alongside film producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Murugadoss, who appear to be sharing a laugh. He captioned the post, "Looking forward to #Eid2025 with team #Sikandar. #SajidNadiadwala's #SikandarDirected by @a.r.murugadoss. Releasing in cinemas EID 2025." In May 2024, the production house officially announced Rashmika Mandanna's role in the film, posting, "Welcoming the fabulous @rashmika_mandanna to star opposite @beingsalmankhan in #Sikandar! Can't wait for their on-screen magic to unfold on EID 2025!" Rashmika shared her excitement on Instagram Stories, writing, "You guys have been asking me for an update for a long time, and here it is. Surprise!! I'm truly grateful and honoured to be a part of Sikandar." Apart from Sikandar, Salman is also set to appear in Kick 2 in the coming months. 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 December,2024 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | ANICinema, like pop-culture, rolls as much in a continuum as it’s cyclical. Which is to say that, for instance, Pushpa 2: The Rule as the biggest blockbuster of 2024 is merely an extension of the totally unexpected, sleeper-hit that Pushpa: The Rise turned out to be, in 2021. Heralding thus a full blast of onscreen heroism, with a majority of mainstream hits hinged on a man with a gun, at the centre of the poster. But what is this, if not simply the 1980s actioners cycling back in fashion? A still from the Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys You could argue that such hero-villain pictures were always the mainstay of Telugu commercial cinema, in particular. Wherein you saw a lot of Bollywood actors—Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Rishi, Pradeep Rawat, etc—regularly go over to Hyderabad, to get beaten up by local heroes, before the camera. Only budgets and technology have got amped up. Because these movies pander to a pan-India audience. What has that also led to? Return of the crazy villain Audiences believe, or at least producers do, that the hero is only as strong as the insurmountable villain he vanquishes. Except that since the hero himself appears on the screen without much context—the villain needn’t have a backstory either. It’s good enough that this pure evil, wrapped in human skin, growls, snarls, shows up in an atrangi (odd) attire, burdened with no redemptive qualities for you to care, once he’s done with. Payal Kapadia It’s kinda the return then of the Gulshan Grover type khalnayaks, that we thought were long gone. Hence, Abhishek Banerjee in Vedaa, Raj Arjun in Yudhra, Arjun Kapoor in Singham Again, Prithiviraj Sukumaran in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Fahadh Faasil in Pushpa 2, Bobby Deol in Kanguva… Back in the day, Bollywood awards would have a separate category for Best Villain. Think they did away with it at some point, when the stars themselves began to play more and more anti-hero roles, with multiple shades of grey. If that award gets reinstituted, as it must, Saswata Chatterjee as the eerie, intriguing Commander Manas might make the nomination for Kalki 2898 AD. Although looking forward more to how Kamal Haasan expands on his villain Supreme Yaskin’s part for the film’s sequel! The Malayalam mainstream Easily our favourite moment at the cinema in 2024 was Manjummel Boys in Week Four, packed from front to back rows, with audiences hooting out of excitement, hissing from anxiety, biting their nails, all through a weekday, midnight show! That was a Malayalam movie, hitting box-office gold in Mumbai, the way mainstream Telugu, Tamil or Hindi movies are more likely to. As did The Goat Life or Premalu, nationally registering footfalls worth over Rs 100 crore. What do we usually love Mallu movies for? The strength of its scripts, and the understated quality of its performances. Also, inevitably, if actor Fahadh Faasil, Fa-Fa to fans, is in the lead role. Laapataa Ladies (L) was sent as India’s entry to the Oscars; Laila Majnu (R) earned Rs 10 crore on its re-release He was, in Aavesham, another huge hit. Except, we saw him as a proper badass with a good heart, kicking ass, killing it with his moves, in a different kinda Malayalam movie, suggesting a new mainstream of sorts. Will this go the same route as other mainstreams? As we write this, there’s news of a Malalyalam picture, Haneef Adeni’s Marco, that’s picked up R50 crore over five days, and is being compared to Animal, for its grotesquery and violence. Hoping that’s an aberration. Re-release as the latest release It all started with Amitabh Bachchan! That is, right after the pandemic, when the fear of people never returning to theatres seemed quite real to some. As PVR-INOX’s head honcho Ajay Bijli put it, a National Cinema Day got rolled out, with tickets at throwaway prices—that’s the one time “the needle moved”, because people started entering cinemas to watch old Amitabh Bachchan movies, were having their theatrical re-runs, as part of an ongoing festival. Compare that to the number of old Bollywood movies that have re-released in 2024: Subhash Ghai’s Taal, Rakesh Roshan’s Karan Arjun, Nikkhil Advani’s Kal Ho Naa Ho, Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met, Rockstar… Speaking of the latter two, which was the biggest theatrical hit of the year, in terms of pure return on investment? Quite likely, Laila Majnu, produced and written by Imtiaz, that pocketed R10 crore in footfalls, on its re-release. Which is over three times it made, when it opened first in 2018, and it’s been on an OTT platform all along! What was the net investment for the re-run? Nearabout zero. Will this trend dissipate? Well, can’t wait for the re-release of Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya in January, 2025. What happened to OTT party? Where do all of the above leave OTTs and their desi content—most of the original Hindi films on which seemed sub-par? The others had a theatrical run first, that people didn’t turn up for. Because they knew the movies would show at home, in three-four weeks, anyway. So, OTTs ate into theatrical footfalls as well. Budgets for their own productions got slashed. Sword of self-censorship dangles over their heads. Fear is the party that produced risky, cutting-edge content is over. Which could be an exaggeration, since the same people/audiences are very much there. Feminine gaze/voice goes global First Indian film in 30 years to compete at Cannes; that too taking home the Grand Prix. That was Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light (AWIAL), set around three women. Kapadia became the first Indian director to be nominated for Golden Globe. Many felt AWIAL was a sure-shot Best International Picture Oscar nominee. Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies got sent as the entry instead, and got knocked out. It’s still among the most universally loved Hindi films of the year. Meanwhile, Sandhya Suri’s Santosh, centred on actor Shahana Goswami, is UK’s entry to the Oscars; still in the race. It’s not like the Oscars are all that matter, globally. So do top festivals like Sundance, Berlinale—both of which hailed Shuchi Talati’s Girls Will Be Girls with awards. And guess what, 2024 was the year that an Indian actor, for the first time, won an award at Cannes—that was Anasuya Sengupta, for The Shameless. That’s a lot of film history getting made with desi, feminine voice and gaze, simultaneously finding global resonance. Is this a trend? Definitely the present; as likely, the future.
28 December,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharFor director Harsh Mohan Mishra, his upcoming documentary, Rhythm of Heritage—The Untold Story of Pandit Ram Mohan Maharaj, is deeply personal. As the son of the legendary Kathak dancer, the filmmaker sees the docu as a tribute to not only him, but also to grandfather Shambhu Maharaj and uncle Padma Vibhushan Birju Maharaj. More importantly, he views it as an ode to the art form of Kathak that has been an integral part of India’s cultural heritage. “The film tells the story of Pandit Ram Mohan Maharaj, the last torchbearer of the illustrious Lucknow Gharana. As someone born into this legacy, I felt a deep responsibility to honour the sacrifices of the artistes who came before me. We often celebrate our culture’s grandeur, but rarely see the personal struggles of those who dedicate their lives to preserving it,” says Harsh. Harsh Mishra Known for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and emotive power, Kathak has been a timeless dance form. But Harsh rues that it is grappling for survival today. “The film is also a mirror to the fading relevance of our classical art forms. It captures the fragility and strength of a legacy that has weathered centuries but now stands at crossroads,” he laments. Next year, Harsh plans to take Rhythm of Heritage to international film festivals, as well as have a home run with International Film Festival of India, and MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. With the docu, he aspires to reignite the younger generation’s interest in Kathak. “It’s about preserving who we are as a culture. Taking this film to Sundance and Cannes is about giving Kathak a global stage. It’s about showing the world that this ancient art form is as relevant today as it was centuries ago.”
28 December,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuThose looking forward to watching Fawad Khan’s The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) were disappointed when the film’s India release was stalled again this October. But it looks like we’ll see the actor on the big screen in 2025. mid-day has learnt that Khan and Vaani Kapoor’s romantic comedy, Abir Gulaal, has been wrapped up and director Aarti S Bagdi is now readying it for a theatrical release. The film will mark the Pakistani actor’s return to Hindi cinema almost nine years after his last Bollywood offering, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Sources tell us that beginning late September, the rom-com was shot in a straight schedule in London. The story revolves around two emotionally wounded people who inadvertently help each other heal. A source from the unit reveals, “Abir Gulaal borrows its name from its lead characters. Fawad plays Abir, a London-based Indian chef, and Vaani, Gulaal, a traditional woman from Jaipur. The shoot began from September 29, with Aarti having planned a 40-day start-to-finish schedule. Filming was wrapped up in 37 days, as Vaani, Fawad and the supporting cast—including Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Parmeet Sethi and Soni Razdan—were well-prepped. Initially the plan was to shoot a few scenes in Mumbai, but eventually, the entire shoot was conducted in London as the story is set against the British capital. Every technician, including designer Sheetal Sharma, was hand-picked from India. Now, the post-production is underway. A part of Fawad’s dubbing is left; that will be done online.” Aarti S Bagdi Producer Vivek B Agrawal, who has been part of Udta Punjab (2016) and Vikram Vedha (2022), is aiming for a theatrical release between early and mid-2025. It may be noted that collaborations with Pakistani artistes had come to a grinding halt in Bollywood after the Uri attack in 2016. However, in October 2023, the Bombay High Court rejected a petition to ban cross-border collaborations, observing that doing so would be a step backward in promoting peace, unity, and cultural harmony. The makers are optimistic that Abir Gulaal, which is an Indian production, will have a smooth journey to the cinemas.
28 December,2024 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRDays after Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha stole the limelight at their annual Christmas brunch with her flying kisses, she repeated the same after the family was spotted at the Mumbai airport as they jetted off to celebrate New Year’s Eve. In the video shared by the paparazzi, Raha can be seen cutely interacting with the shutterbugs which left Alia laughing uncontrollably and Ranbir smiling. Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) 'Raha is naughty and chatty' In an interview with Allure magazine, Alia, who graced the cover described her daughter saying, “She’s naughty. She’s chatty. She has moments of being shy. She’s just her own person, but she’s very bright.” On balancing motherhood and work, Alia said, “That’s my main focus. How do I ping-pong between the two and do them well, but also find a way to carve out time for myself, which I'm not able to do? I'll be very candid right now—there’s no such thing as me time. I've not even been able to get a therapy session for the last two months. Your soul is sort of fulfilled, but you are also always full of fear and nerves because of just wanting to do it right and wanting to do it well.” Alia and Ranbir tied the knot in April 2022, after several years of dating. Their daughter, Raha was born in November 2022. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie 'Alpha'. Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe and is scheduled for release on December 25. On the other hand, Ranbir was last seen in Animal alongside Triptii Dimri and Rashmika Mandanna. The actor also has the sequel of Animal, titled Animal Park. Apart from this, he has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. He will also be seen in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. Produced by Namit Malhotra, the epic saga will feature Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Sai Pallavi will star as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with the first installment slated for release in 2026, and the second part will release in 2027.
27 December,2024 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn 2022 it was reported that Mahesh Babu joined hands with SS Rajamouli, one of the most celebrated directors in Indian cinema whose films Baahubali and RRR have left a huge impact on the audience. While Mahesh has already begun prep for the same, it is now being suggested that global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been roped in as the female lead. This will mark the former Miss World’s return to Indian cinema after six years. She was last seen in the 2019 film The Sky Is Pink. Priyanka Chopra to play female lead in SSMB29 According to a report by Pinkvilla, a source informed, “The film is in the final stages of writing and is all set to go on floors in April 2025. SS Rajamouli was looking for a female lead with a global presence, who better than Priyanka to play the lead role? The filmmaker had multiple meetings with PC over the last 6 months, and the energies have aligned for both the stakeholders.” The source further added, “Priyanka Chopra is excited to collaborate with a maverick like SS Rajamouli and partner with Mahesh Babu to create an adventure like never before. It’s an unchartered territory for her as well, and the character has scope for a lot of action along with the leading man – Mahesh Babu. It’s a well-crafted role, and Priyanka has already started her prep for the film.” The pre-production phase is in full swing, with the script finalized. In May, Mahesh embarked on a trip to Germany to prepare for his physically demanding character in the movie. Earlier, Rajamouli disclosed that his film with Mahesh Babu is going to be a globetrotting action adventure. Priyanka Chopra’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka Chopra wrapped the shooting of her upcoming film 'The Bluff' which is directed by Frank E Flowers and also features actor Karl Urban. 'The Bluff' is set in the 19th-century Caribbean and follows the story of a former female pirate, played by Priyanka, who must protect her family when the sins of her past catch up to her. It was mostly filmed in Australia. Apart from 'The Bluff', Priyanka is also set to star in 'Heads of State' alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. Besides that, she also has the second season of ‘Citadel’. She will reprise her role as Nadia.
27 December,2024 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Khushi Kapoor, who made her debut with the streaming movie ‘The Archies’, has shared pictures from her Christmas sweater party. On Friday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared an array of pictures from her recent party. The pictures also feature her rumoured beau and her ‘The Archies’ co-star Vedang Raina. Social media star Orry can also be seen in one of the pictures. The actress wrote in the caption, “A cute ugly Christmas sweater party”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴋʜᴜsʜɪ ᴋᴀᴘᴏᴏʀ (@khushikapoor) Earlier, the actress attended the haldi ceremony of Aaliyah Kashyap, the daughter of Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. She took to her Instagram, and shared an array of pictures and videos from the haldi ceremony. In one of the videos, Khushi was seen applying haldi on Aaliyah. Another video shows Aaliyah sharing a kiss with her fiance. Khushi wrote in the caption, “Haldi morning”. The actress was seen donning a yellow coloured ethnic outfit as per the theme of the wedding festivity. Khushi is the sister of Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor. She made her debut with ‘The Archies’ which was directed by Zoya Akhtar. In the film, she was seen essaying the role of Betty Cooper in ‘The Archies’ in which she starred alongside Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi ‘Dot’ Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. The film is a live-action adaptation of ‘The Archies’, a fictional rock band who appeared in the 1960's animated cartoon, ‘The Archie Show’. The film, directed by Zoya Akhtar, was dubbed a disaster with critics unanimously panning the film. Meanwhile, the actress will be next seen opposite Junaid Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in ‘Loveyapa’. The film is directed by Advait Chandan of ‘Secret Superstar’ fame, and is an adaptation of the hit Tamil romantic comedy movie ‘Love Today’. The shoot of the film reportedly started in Mumbai followed by its 2nd schedule in June this year in Delhi-NCR.
27 December,2024 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood beauty Deepika Padukone is set to celebrate her birthday on January 5. Ahead of her special day, the iconic film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani will be re-released in theatres. The 2013 film, remains one of the most iconic narratives that beautifully captured the essence of love, friendship, heartbreak, and dreams. Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, and Aditya Roy Kapur, Ayan Mukerji's directorial struck a chord with audiences worldwide. As the year draws to a close, Dharma Productions announced the re-release of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in theatres. Deepika Padukone mesmerised as Naina Talwar One of the film's most iconic characters was Naina Talwar, portrayed by Deepika Padukone. She beautifully captured the essence of a shy, introverted girl who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Deepika’s heartfelt performance brought out Naina’s emotions, struggles, and transformation, making her relatable and inspiring. Now, 11 years later, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani is set to re-release in theaters on January 3, 2025. Fans are thrilled to see their favorite character, Naina Talwar back on the big screen. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama that has gained immense popularity since its original release. Songs like 'Badtameez Dil', 'Balam Pichkari', 'Subhanallah', 'Kabira', 'Ilaahi', and 'Dilliwaali Girlfriend' remain fan favourites, making the film an unforgettable cinematic experience. Deepika Padukone’s work front Deepika Padukone’s birthday will be even more special as she recently turned mother to baby girl Dua. The actor, who tied the knot with Ranveer Singh in 2018, welcomed her first child on September 8, 2024. As for her work front, Deepika and Ranveer were seen together in Rohit Shetty's cop drama, 'Singham Again', where Deepika played the fierce Shakti Shetty, aka Lady Singham. The film also featured a powerhouse ensemble including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Akshay Kumar. Before that, she was seen in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD where nature has vanished and darkness prevails, it marks the first installment in the Kalki Cinematic Universe. The film follows the journey of Bhairava, a bounty hunter, as he navigates this dystopian future. Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani also feature in the film.
27 December,2024 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and politician Ravi Kishan, who had an eventful 2024 with Maamla Legal Hai, Singham Again, and Laapataa Ladies, recalls the time he faced the casting couch while searching for work opportunities in Mumbai. He opened up on being ‘attacked’ multiple times due to his chiselled physique, and long hair. Ravi asserted that there are no shortcuts to success and stated how he waited for his time to shine. Ravi Kishan on facing the casting couch In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Ravi Kishan was asked about men encountering sexual predators while looking for work in Mumbai, to which he replied, “When you’re young and good-looking when you’re fit but have no money, some people attempt to take advantage of you. This happens in several fields, not just in the films. They try their hand and hope it works out. I have faced many such attacks in my youth. I was lean, I had long hair, and I wore an earring.” He added, “I would like to tell everyone out there that there are no shortcuts to success. I know of many people who’ve tried to take such shortcuts and have regretted it immensely. They’ve slipped into addictions, or they’ve taken their lives. I haven’t seen anybody become a star through the shortcut method. Wait for your time to come; have patience. I would tell myself that one day the sun will rise for me. All my friends in the ’90s, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, became superstars. But I waited for my time.” Ravi Kishan’s acting front Ravi Kishan was recently seen in ‘Singham Again’. The Rohit Shetty directorial also stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. Meanwhile, on the work front, he will reprise his role as VD Tyagi in ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ season 2. Besides Kishan, the show will also mark the return of Naila Grrewal, Anant V Joshi, Nidhi Bisht, and Yashpal Sharma. Directed by Rahul Pandey, 'Maamla Legal Hai' provides a novel perspective on the legal profession, presenting a diverse group of lawyers ranging from idealistic rookies to cynical veterans.
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