Actress Rakul Preet Singh shared a heartfelt tribute to the two most important people in her life, her parents, whom she credits with teaching her the true meaning of love. In a touching post, Rakul wished her parents, mother Rini Singh and father Kulvinder Singh, on their wedding anniversary, expressing her admiration and gratitude for the love they share. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram handle and dropped a heartfelt video featuring her candid and happy moments with her parents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) Alongside it, Rakul wrote in the caption, “Happy anniversary to my pillars two people who showed me the meaning of love, mutual respect and partnership. Mommyyy and popsiiii your journey together has shaped our lives in ways I can’t even express. May your love continue to shine brightly forever n ever . Love you both so sooo much! @rinisingh491 @kayjay.singh.” Wishing her in-laws, Rakul’s husband and actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani posted a smiling photo of his father and mother-in-law, calling them the “most loving parents.” For the caption, Jackky wrote, “Happy Anniversary to the most loving parents. Wishing you both a day filled with love, joy and beautiful memories as you celebrate all the years of laughter, care and warmth you’ve shared. Your love is the building block in our lives, every room lights up with your presence and I am so grateful for the love and support you have always shown. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness and togetherness.” Rakul’s father, Col Kulvinder Singh, is a retired army man. On the professional front, Rakul Preet Singh was last seen in "Indian 2" alongside Kamal Haasan and Siddharth. The film was directed by S Shankar. She will next be seen in the upcoming film "De De Pyaar De 2" alongside Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan. Rakul and Devgn will be reprising their roles from the first part. 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
27 November,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Shahana Goswami, who stars in the UK's official entry to Oscars 2025 "Santosh", is excited about the film's chances at the upcoming awards ceremony and hopes all the attention it is receiving globally boosts independent cinema at large. "Santosh" marks the feature directorial debut of British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri. Goswami, known for her work in films such as "Rock On!!", "Firaaq", "Tu Hai Mera Sunday", and "Zwigato", said she has her fingers crossed for "Santosh" but one still has to wait and see. "We're not going to the Oscars just yet. There is still due process left. But I'm just excited and happy that the film got the kind of a platform that it did, selected for something like this that is getting that opportunity to be viewed by so many people and be in the news. Every good independent film that comes out has to become a stepping stone for the next one. "Essentially my excitement is for films like 'Santosh' being able to garner that value in the film industry and the film world globally, and then give hope for the fact that there are such films that could also have similar trajectories," the actor told PTI in an interview at Film Bazaar, which was held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here. She is also excited for Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies", which is India's official entry in the best international film category at the upcoming Academy Awards. "Santosh", which includes Hindi dialogues, revolves around a newly widowed housewife (Goswami) as she inherits her late husband's job as a police constable and becomes embroiled in the investigation of a young girl's murder. It is a film that makes the viewer question themselves after they finish watching it, added Goswami. "I think that's what really resonates with people. That's what is hard-hitting. More than the plotline and story, the fact that it's a reflection on society that makes you just mirror yourself and the role you play in the reality that we are living in," she said. The actor was recently at IFFI to attend the gala premiere of her upcoming movie "Despatch". The film revolves around Joy Bag (Manoj Bajpayee), an investigative journalist working round the clock to uncover a big financial scam. Goswami -- who plays Joy's wife Shweta in the film -- said "Despatch" is a special project because she got an opportunity to work with Bajpayee and director Kanu Behl. "It was a really interesting journey. Kanu is a special director. To play a small part in this very amazing film was something that I really appreciated," she said. The film sees Joy and Shweta navigate their marriage which is already on the rocks. "They are going through a rough patch. It's a marriage that's falling apart and is broken. It's a journey of just the remains and the ends of a relationship. It was a very delicate and fine balance," she added. Up next for Goswami is "Four Years Later", an eight-part Australian-Indian romance drama series. Commissioned by Australian TV channel SBS and produced by Easy Tiger Productions, the English-language show follows a newly-married couple (Goswami and Akshay Ajit Singh) in a long-distance relationship. Australia is the country of focus at the 55th edition of IFFI, which will come to a close on November 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
27 November,2024 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIWhen a perfectionist like Aamir Khan is involved, every scene is scrutinised and every detail fine-tuned. So, it’s not surprising that the actor-filmmaker has suggested a few revisions for his next production, Lahore 1947, led by Sunny Deol. We’ve heard that Deol, who recently wrapped up the shoot of Jaat, is heading back to the set of the Rajkumar Santoshi-helmed historical drama. A source close to the production reveals, “Aamir was going through the first cut of Lahore 1947 and felt that a few sequences could benefit from more dramatic storytelling. He shared his insight with Santoshi, and they unanimously agreed to bring in additional shots that can elevate the story’s visual intensity.” Lahore 1947, also starring Preity Zinta, explores the emotional and physical journey of people caught in the turmoil of the Partition. Given the important story at its centre, Deol readily aligned his date diary with the patch shoot, which will commence in the second week of December. A crew member says, “A song is being incorporated to add to the grandeur of the narrative. For this, a set will be constructed at Mehboob Studios, beginning December 1. The team is looking at a 10 to 15-day shoot, which will include filming the song as well as some additional shots that will amplify the effect of crucial scenes. Sunny sir will wrap the patch shoot before going to Kashmir for the Border 2 shoot.”
27 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuDirector Faraz Arif Ansari’s maiden feature film, Bun Tikki, is off to a promising start. The Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol-starrer will have its world première at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in California on January 5. This gives a surge of confidence to not only the debutant feature director, but also to fashion designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra who chose it as his second production after Saali Mohabbat. For their maiden feature, Ansari wanted to explore the parent-child relationship. Bun Tikki tells the story of seven-year-old Shanu, who grapples with self-discovery, while his father Sidhant navigates grief and societal pressures as a single parent. The director shares, “Palm Springs International Film Festival has been a beacon for independent filmmakers and bold storytelling, and I’m excited that our film is part of such a phenomenal line-up. Bun Tikki is my love letter to every child, parent, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of love, empathy, and kindness. I hope it reminds us of the kinder and happier world we’re all capable of creating.” The movie’s selection cements Malhotra’s desire to back unconventional stories. “It’s an honour to contribute to a project that challenges conventions and tells an authentic story,” says the producer, who teamed up with Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios for the project.
27 November,2024 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuOld video brewing new trouble An old video of Salman Khan’s controversial statements about the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks has resurfaced. In 2010, Salman had made headlines for his comments during an interview with a Pakistani TV channel. He appeared to absolve Pakistan, claiming its government had no role in the attacks. Salman was heard saying, “Too much hype has been created around the 26/11 attacks because elite people were targeted. Attacks have happened on trains and in small towns too, but no one talked about it so much. Everybody knows that the Pakistani government was not behind it and it was a terrorist attack. More than anything, our security had failed.” Yesterday, on the 16th anniversary of the horrific attacks, netizens trolled Salman for his remarks. At the time, Salman had apologised, claiming his words were twisted. The video’s sudden resurgence, amid his ongoing threats, makes us wonder about the timing. Just came across this clip of Salman Khan talking about the 26/11 Attacks to a Pakistani news channel and apparently giving a clean chit to the Pakistan Govt! pic.twitter.com/gYSvGkevxU — Harpreet (@CestMoiz) October 22, 2024 All is well Speculation has been rife about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heading for splitsville. While the couple has yet to address the rumours, Shweta Bachchan Nanda has quashed them with a kind gesture towards Shrima Rai, Aishwarya’s sister-in-law. Recently, Shrima shared an Instagram story dedicated to Shweta and Nikhil Nanda. In the photo, she thanked the couple for sending a surprise bouquet of flowers to her house. The photo went viral, with many expressing surprise at the unexpected interaction between the families. Sharing the photo, Shrima wrote, “Thank you, Nikhil Nanda and Shweta. This is stunning...” However, the reason behind the gesture remains unclear. It’s a wrap! Kajol penned a heartwarming note for the team after wrapping up the second season of The Trial. She shared a string of pictures on Instagram, including a cake-cutting ceremony with the entire cast and crew. Alongside the pictures, she wrote, “Aaaaaaaaand it’s a wrap. Another project done. Another family disbanded. Another marathon finished. So grateful to all these people for this awesome, amazing experience (sic)!” She tagged actors Jisshu Sengupta and Aseem Hatangdi in the post. Kajol will next appear in Maharagni: Queen of Queens, an actioner directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati. Oo antava over Kissik Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Oo antava from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise became a sensation in 2021. Hoping to recreate its magic, the makers of the film’s second instalment released the song Kissik featuring Sreeleela. However, it seems the new track has failed to strike a chord with listeners. Released by T-Series on YouTube on Monday, the song, sung by Lothika and Sublashini with music by Devi Sri Prasad and lyrics by Raqueeb Alam, drew heavy criticism. In the comments section, listeners compared it to Dhinchak Pooja’s productions. One wrote, “It seems to be like a Dhinchak Pooja production song,” with another responding, “Dhinchak Pooja jyada best hai.” Another commented, “Yeh kya bana diya bhai [What have you made?].” One viewer remarked, “Mood kharaab kar diya [spoilt the mood].”
27 November,2024 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamSayani Gupta has worked in several films, including 'Jolly LLB 2', 'Jab Harry Met Sejal', 'Article 15', and 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Today, the actress opened up about how thankful she is that intimacy coordinators are now in India. The actress shared an incident when a fellow actor tried to ‘linger a kiss’ even after the scene was cut. She shared that, at times, it's very subtle but still amounts to "indecent behaviour." She also revealed how she felt vulnerable when 70 men were staring at her as she lay down on a beach in a mini dress during the shoot for 'Four More Shots' in Goa. 'I am grateful that this [intimacy coordinator] is a profession' During an interview with Radio Nasha, Sayani said: “I could write a book about intimacy, and I am grateful that this [intimacy coordinator] is a profession that has come to India finally… I had worked with one in 'Margarita with a Straw' in 2013. Intimate scenes are the easiest to do because it is technical. Having said that, a lot of people also take advantage, and I have been in situations where an actor will linger the kiss even after a cut, and you are like ‘uhhh,’ and sometimes it’s very subtle, but that’s just indecent behaviour.” 'Sometimes your boundaries are compromised' She further shared an incident of shooting on a beach and talked about how actors' safety is often the last thing on anyone's mind. The actress stated, "I felt so vulnerable at that point because there were some 70 men standing in front of me. There was not one person on set who was next to me; there wasn't even much staff either… with 800 extras. I was like, ‘I just need one person to be with a shawl.’ There are many times when an actor's safety, or anyone's safety, is the last thing on anyone's mind. It doesn’t have to be an intimate scene, but sometimes your boundaries are compromised, which is a general mindset that needs to be expanded.” Sayani Gupta's work front On the work front, Sayani, who has worked in films like 'Margarita with a Straw', 'Jagga Jasoos', 'Baar Baar Dekho', and series like 'Call Me Bae' and 'Four More Shots Please!', was recently seen in the romantic comedy 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela', which also stars Prateik Babbar. The film was released on JioCinema.
27 November,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalaika Arora recently shared a delightful moment from her travels, giving a glimpse into her best life aboard a moving train. The actress was seen enjoying every bit of her journey as she did everything she loved to do. The actress posted a video showcasing her love for life’s simple pleasures. With a dabba (lunchbox) in one hand and a face mask on, she described how her team was humorously bickering over the last bite of food—an event she likened to a “Hunger Games” showdown. Netizens' hilarious reactions to Malaika Arora's train journey post On Tuesday, the model actress took to her Instagram story and shared a video with the caption, “Living my best life with a dabba in one hand, a face mask on, and my team fighting over the last bite like it’s the Hunger Games. Who needs a vacation when you’ve got snacks, skincare, and squad drama on a moving train? @railminindia #TiffinTakedown #BeautySleepOnTheGo #SquadGoals #IndianRailwayAdventures.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malaika Arora (@malaikaaroraofficial) In the video, Arora is seen enjoying herself with her team on the moving train. In no time, fans and her friends took to the comments section to share their excitement. Fans could not wrap around their head that the Chaiyya Chaiyya girl was traveling in a luxurious train, a netizen commented, "Indian Railways be like why is she inside the train she gotta be on the roof doing chaiya chaiya". Another fan asked a hilarious question "Mam es first class dabe ke bathroom ke mug saliyo se bandhe Hote he kya 🤔" while another user suggested she travel in general coach too, "Ma'am Train 🚆 ke General coach mein bhi kabhi Safar kijiyega vo bhi Bihar wali mein 😮🙄" Malaika Arora's frequent route to Instagram stories is new Malaika Arora took to Instagram and shared a template with three options - in a relationship, single, and hehehe. She ticked off the last one. Malaika was previously married to actor Arbaaz Khan. They have been co-parenting their son Arhaan since their divorce in 2017. Arbaaz, on the other hand, tied the knot with Sshura Khan in 2023. Earlier, Arjun Kapoor confirmed their breakup at the Diwali party of Raj Thackeray. Although the reason for their breakup is unknown, since then, Malaika has been sharing a series of reflective and cryptic posts on her Instagram Stories. The two began their relationship in 2018 but remained private about their romance. Talking about her work front, the actress recently shared that she is preparing for an upcoming project which is very special to her as this will also be an ode from her to her late dad. Her dad Anil Mehta died by suicide on September 11, 2024. He died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a building in Bandra. With inputs from IANS
26 November,2024 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Divya KhuranaSara Ali Khan went out in the city, and as she was spotted by the paparazzi, something happened that is now winning the hearts of netizens. An elderly man tried to protect Sara from the cameras by becoming her shield and stepping in front of them in an effort to stop the paparazzi from filming the actress. The elderly man's gesture is winning over social media users. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Sara Ali Khan visited a salon in the city Sara was snapped in Mumbai on Tuesday as she went out to visit a salon in the city. Several videos of the actress have been surfacing on the internet. The clips captured Sara looking slightly shocked as an elderly man tried to stop the paparazzi from filming her. The actress was seen wearing a white top, blue jeans, and a blue scarf. As the video is going viral, fans have started reacting to the clip. Fans react to the viral clip A fan, while reacting to the video, wrote, “Unko pata hai beti ki izzat kya hoti hai." "Uncle Ji being the cutest," one wrote. A third fan commented, "Because he has daughters, and he knows respect for daughters is important in every circumstance." "Uncle Ji did the right thing," another person commented. Sara Ali Khan’s work front Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana are all set to share screen space for the first time in an upcoming action-comedy. The film will be produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, marking their third theatrical collaboration. The film, yet to be named, will be directed by Aakash Kaushik. Sara also has Anurag Basu's upcoming film Metr In Dino with Aditya Roy Kapur. A film that draws its title from the popular song In Dino from Life in a... Metro, it will showcase bittersweet tales of human relationships set in contemporary times. The anthology film also features Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles. Sharing more details about the film, Basu, in a press note shared by the film’s team, earlier said, "The storyline is very fresh and relevant as I look forward to collaborating with amazing artists who bring that essence of contemporary aura with them."
26 November,2024 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYami Gautam Dhar is a one-of-a-kind actress who consistently delivers compelling performances on screen. With her versatility, she has brought numerous characters to life and continues to make waves across the nation. Adding yet another feather to her cap, the actress delivered a flawless performance in 'Article 370', earning tremendous love and acclaim from all quarters. Now, the film will be screened at IFFI, marking Yami's first public appearance since becoming a mother. The actress gave birth to a baby boy named Vedavid on May 10, this year. Yami Gautam attends the premiere of 'Article 370' at IFFI, Goa After making a grand impression with the theatrical release of Article 370, which was immensely appreciated by the audience and critics, the film is all set for its screening at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). While the actress delivered back-to-back amazing performances with her films like 'A Thursday', 'Dasvi', 'Lost', 'OMG 2', and 'Article 370', the audience will get to witness her return after becoming a mother, at the screening of Article 370 at IFFI. Having been away from the public eye after welcoming her baby, she made a stunning return at the prestigious film festival. Yami Gautam Dhar has left an indelible mark with her exceptional performance in 'Article 370'. The actress has earned widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Following its theatrical release, the film received immense love from the masses and continues to captivate viewers on OTT platforms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) Meanwhile, on the work front, Yami Gautam will be seen next in 'Dhoom Dhaam'. The actress will collaborate with her husband and director Aditya Dhar for this film. The couple has previously worked together on 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which also started the love story of the couple. Yami Gautam's Monday Morning Happiness The actress took to her Instagram to share a new post this Monday. The actress captioned it as, "Monday morning happiness 💙1. First day of shoot after 👶🏻 ☑️2. Surilie’ Panjeeri Laddoos😍☑️" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) The actress explained two reasons behind her happiness. First, she went back to work and started shooting for her upcoming film. Secondly, she was seen devouring the tasty laddoos made by her sister Surilie. Yami's sister Surilie, is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur.
26 November,2024 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt was very recently that Ranbir Kapoor made a statement about his wife, Alia Bhatt, which didn't sit well with netizens. Time and again, the couple has made statements about one another that have caused nothing but trolling for them. After his recent comment regarding Alia being unaware of who Kishore Kumar was, several social media users have suggested that they should stop talking about each other altogether. Here are 5 instances where Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor made comments about each other that invited trolls and controversy. Ranbir Kapoor’s Kishore Kumar comment Ranbir Kapoor addressed a conference at IFFI 2024, where he revealed something that left many people shocked. The actor shared that the first time he met his now-wife Alia Bhatt, she asked him, "Who is Kishore Kumar?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) "I remember the first time I met Alia, she asked me, ‘Who’s Kishore Kumar?’ It’s just a circle of life; people are forgotten. It’s important we remember our roots," he added. This statement invited significant trolling for the couple. While some criticized Alia Bhatt for being unaware, others called out Ranbir for disrespecting Alia in public. Then there is a section of people who believe that Ranbir has taken revenge on Alia for the 'wipe it off' comment Alia’s ‘wipe it off’ comment In another incident, Alia Bhatt’s comment subjected Ranbir Kapoor to severe trolling. During an Instagram video for Vogue, Alia Bhatt applied lipstick but almost wiped it off, saying, “Because one thing my husband… when he wasn’t my husband but was my boyfriend… he would be like, ‘Wipe that off, wipe that off,’ because he loves the natural colour of my lips.” This led to people labelling Ranbir Kapoor as a walking 'red flag.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by VOGUE India (@vogueindia) Don’t raise your voice Earlier, Alia and Ranbir faced a similar backlash when the actress revealed that he doesn't like it when she raises her voice during a discussion. "I have to try very hard to control my anger because my husband does not like it when my voice goes above this decibel. He thinks it’s not fair, and it’s important to be kind even when you are unhappy," she told Vice. The pregnancy comment It seems Ranbir Kapoor has been subjected to trolls more than Alia. During Alia Bhatt's pregnancy, the couple was promoting Brahmastra. In a live session, Ranbir humorously called Alia 'fat,' which caused significant backlash on social media. During the live session, when Ayan asked the couple why they weren’t promoting the film everywhere, Alia replied, "We will promote the film, and we will be everywhere, but if the question you are asking is why we are not phailod everywhere, right now our focus is…" Ranbir interrupted her, and while looking at Alia's baby bump, quipped, "Well, I can say somebody has phailo-ed." This comment was heavily criticized online. ‘Jai karna aata hai?’ Another incident occurred when Alia appeared on Koffee with Karan alongside Kareena Kapoor. She revealed that every time she performed a ritual with her husband Ranbir, he would jokingly ask her, "Jai karna aata hai?" This was yet another comment by the couple that invited a barrage of trolls.
26 November,2024 05:59 PM IST | MumbaiAishwarya Rai Bachchan has been in the news lately for her rumoured divorce with actor and husband Abhishek Bachchan. Amid this internet chatter about her personal life, the actress has talked about street harassment and said to “never compromise your worth”. For a campaign video of a beauty brand she has a long-term association with, Aishwarya spoke about tackling street harassment. She took to her Instagram handle and shared a video of herself speaking about street harassment and the right way to deal with it. In the clip, she said to go head-on with the problem rather than avoiding it. Aishwarya said, "Street harassment. How do you deal with it? Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist. My body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do not doubt yourself. Stand up for your worth. Don't blame your dress or your lipstick. Street harassment is never your fault." For the caption, she wrote: “On this International Day for the elimination of violence against women, join @lorealparis’s Stand Up against street harassment training program. We’re all worth it." She added the hashtag--We Stand Up.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) Aishwarya Rai's rumoured divorce with Abhishek Bachchan Aishwarya has been married to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan since 2007. The two have a daughter named Aaradhya Bacchhan. There have been some rumours doing the rounds about the star couple walking their own separate ways. Abhishek Bachchan mentioned his actor-wife for the first time amid their ongoing divorce rumours. In an interview, Abhishek thanked the former Miss World for staying at home with their daughter Aaradhya, while he went out to make movies. Talking to The Hindu, Junior Bachchan recalled how his mother Jaya Bachchan also stepped away from acting for the sake of her children. “My mother stopped acting when I was born because she wanted to spend time with the children. We never felt the void of Dad not being around. I think at the end of the day after work, you come home at night,” he said. Drawing parallels between Jaya and Aishwarya, Abhishek added, “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,” he said.
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