After the Diljit Dosanjh craze, Mumbai is witnessing Karan Aujla's electrifying concert in the city today. The ace singer is performing in Mumbai as part of his It Was All A Dream India tour. The tour, which started on December 7 in Chandigarh, will conclude tomorrow with the final show of this concert series. As Aujla kick-started his concert with several celebrities coming to see him perform live, fans and the audience were in for a big surprise they didn’t know they would witness. Karan Aujla x Parineeti Chopra It was Karan Aujla x Parineeti Chopra and Karan Aujla x Vicky Kaushal on stage during his Mumbai concert today. The videos and pictures of them on stage are sure to make you go crazy. One video that made its way to the internet shows Karan Aujla giving the biggest surprise to Mumbai fans as he welcomed Parineeti Chopra on stage and asked everyone to clap for her. Aujla then started singing one of the songs from Parineeti Chopra's film Chamkila, Pehle Lalkare Naal. Later, during the performance, Parineeti joined him in singing. The duo shared a warm hug as they ended the electrifying performance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @koi.chakar.ni For the performance, Karan chose easy, comfy, yet super stylish outfits. The ace singer was seen wearing a white T-shirt paired with beige pants and sneakers. Parineeti, on the other hand, wore a black T-shirt with a green jacket and blue pants, giving full rapper vibes on stage. Karan Aujla x Vicky Kaushal Another banger from today's concert came when Vicky joined him for a performance, and the duo performed Tauba Tauba, making the crowd go wild. In the video, Vicky can be seen looking dapper in an all-black outfit as he danced to Tauba Tauba. Meanwhile, Karan was seen in a totally different look with an all-black outfit paired with a blue jacket. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TEAM AUJLA (@karanaujlaglobal) More about Karan Aujla’s Mumbai concert Several actors attended Karan's concert today, including Varun Sharma, Rasha Thadani, and Jannat Zubair, among others. The Punjabi sensation, who is performing in Mumbai on December 21, will also have a concert tomorrow, December 22, for fans in the Bay and those who were not able to attend his performances in other cities. The concert is being held at the MMRDA R2 Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East. Aujla’s fans can expect a dynamic and electrifying performance, filled with surefire crowd-pleasers such as Admiring You, Tauba Tauba, and Softly, among others from his extensive catalog, which features a signature blend of Punjabi folk and contemporary sounds.
21 December,2024 10:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVarun Dhawan's Baby John is all set to hit the theatres on December 25, Christmas. The movie is creating quite a buzz, and fans are excited about the release of this action thriller, starring Dhawan in the role of a cop. Another thing making the audience restless is Salman Khan's cameo in the highly anticipated film. Now, just a few days before its release, the movie has faced a road bump as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has requested a few changes in Atlee's production. CBFC demand changes in Baby John As per Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC has given a U/A certificate to Varun's film, but that didn’t come easily. The board has suggested modifications to the film, including a disclaimer clarifying that Baby John has no connection to any political figure or entity. Another modification includes a voiceover and text stating that the child artists in the film have performed adhering to existing guidelines. The CBFC has also asked for a specific dialogue change, including muting the term “Phule” in a reference to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. The board also demanded replacing the mention of Lal Bahadur Shastri with another term, which is yet to be disclosed. The CBFC recommended four visual changes for the film, including one where someone was kicking a 'kalash' (sacred pot). Visuals of characters being set on fire were shortened by 50%, a shot of cigarette burns on a character’s face was toned down, and a close-up of a gunshot was re-edited. The board also asked the makers to submit an AWBI (Animal Welfare Board of India) certificate. About Baby John Baby John stars Varun Dhawan, National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav. Produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, Baby John is a big cinematic spectacle that you cannot miss! Presented by Jio Studios in association with Atlee and Cine1 Studios, Baby John is a production of A for Apple Studios and Cine1 Studios. Directed by Kalees, the film is set to hit theatres on December 25, 2024. Baby John trailer Directed by Kalees, the trailer provides a preview of the world of Baby John, which is a perfect combination of action, entertainment, humour, and foot-tapping tracks. In the film, Varun Dhawan plays a dad on cop duty. The trailer opens with a look into Baby John's world where he shares a happy life with his daughter. The 3-minute, 6-second-long clip gets intense as the dark reality unveils, exposing us to the world of traps, rapes, and murders. The clip ends with a glimpse of Bhaijaan Salman Khan, who wishes everyone ‘Merry Christmas’ at the end. The trailer gives an adrenaline rush, and apart from Salman's cameo and Varun's obvious heroic presence, what stood out was Jackie Shroff in a negative role, sending chills down our spines.
21 December,2024 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArjun Kapoor was an assistant director on Salman Khan's Wanted in 2009, and that is when Bhaijaan saw potential in the actor and encouraged him to lose weight and pursue acting. Now, in a recent interview, the actor has admitted that it was Salman's influence that helped him become an actor. It was in 2012 when Arjun made his Bollywood debut with Ishaqzaade. In conversation with Raj Shammani, Kapoor heaped praises on Salman Khan and stated, “He has always looked at cinema as an audience’s medium, he has never looked at it only as an artiste. Even today, he does stage shows and Bigg Boss. These are mass mediums. He operates for the masses. He has worked for the audience and then he has built that audience. Maybe this comes to him because he grew up around Salim-Javed. He put it to use in mainstream cinema." Arjun Kapoor on Salman's tough guy image “He is not a bully. Anybody who has a tough image… When you are not always openly warm in the first few minutes, you feel they are being a certain way. There is a lot of warmth to that man. It’s just he might not give it in the first second. But you will have to allow that to happen," Arjun Kapoor stated while talking about Salman's 'tough guy' image. Further, while calling him the 'fearless man,' Arjun added, “He is the most fearless man in the world. I have never seen him shirk adversity, responsibility. He has not changed. He has always been the same person at the core. He has a very strong mind." Arjun Kapoor reveal Salman motivated him for weight lose The Singham Again actor also praised Khan for motivating him to lose weight, which led to his massive transformation. While talking about the same, Arjun added, "My weight-loss journey started because he said, give it a shot. He actually made me realise that. I wanted to become a filmmaker. I never thought of becoming an actor because I weighed 150 kgs. So when that conversation happened with him, he said, give it a shot. He saw me dancing and joking, and he saw an entertainer in me. This is what planted in me. He helped me through my physical transformation." Arjun Kapoor is said to have had a past relationship with Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan, before he began dating his sister-in-law, Malaika Arora.
21 December,2024 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLulia Vantur, who is rumoured to be dating superstar actor Salman Khan, has put out a wish for his brother Sohail Khan on his 54th birthday. She shared an unseen photo of Sohail dancing and wished the actor a very happy birthday. Lulia shared a picture of Sohail in which he was seen looking dapper in casual attire. The actor, in his blue shirt paired with matching jeans, was seen dancing in style. Sohail was looking carefree in the snap that Vantur shared on her Instagram stories. Lulia Vantur’s wish for Sohail Khan While sharing the story, she also attached a heartfelt caption and wrote, “Happy birthday, lovely Sohail Khan. May you always be healthy, loved, and happy." The Romanian model, singer, and actor, who is known for her close friendship with Salman Khan, had earlier wished Khan's father and filmmaker Salim Khan through a heartfelt post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iulia V Vantur (@vanturiulia) Lulia Vantur’s birthday wish for Salim Khan Lulia had shared a post on Salim Khan's birthday, where she was seen laying her head on Salim Khan’s shoulder. The actress had attached the picture with a heartfelt note that reads, "Happy birthday to one of my favourite persons in the world, who made me feel at home in India. Forever grateful to the legend Salim Khan. The man who created the most beautiful and powerful legacy: a loving and bonded family. May you always be blessed with good health, love, and joy. May you inspire others with your wisdom. May you create more and more great stories #respect #love." More about Salman’s rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur is rumoured to be dating Salman for some time. She is often seen at his family gatherings. Iulia has also collaborated with him on the professional front, like singing the song "Jag Ghoomeya" from his film Sultan. She has also sung "Seeti Maar" from Radhe. Recently, Iulia lent her voice to the revamped version of the song “Raat Baaqi Baat Baaqi” from the spy-thriller series Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. “Raat Baaqi Baat Baaqi” was originally picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, and late star Parveen Babi. It is from the 1982 film Namak Halaal.
21 December,2024 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFifteen minutes into his Mumbai concert, Punjabi pop icon Diljit Dosanjh said, “There is nothing greater for any artiste than the love of their fans.” Probably this love is driving his Dil-Luminati Tour even as he faces multitudes of advisories before each concert, starting from Hyderabad to even the Maximum City. Diljit Dosanjh Before his December 19 concert at the Mahalaxmi Race Course, the Maharashtra government issued an advisory, restricting him from performing songs that promoted alcohol, drugs and violence. Dosanjh, in his defiant style, addressed the elephant in the metaphorical room. “I’ve just returned from Kashmir. Our fauji brothers are taking such great care of everyone. It’s right when they say Kashmir is the jannat on earth. When I returned, I was wondering [about] the next advisory. You don’t worry about it; the advisory is for me. I’ll make sure you have double the fun,” he promised his cheering fans, whose enthusiasm couldn’t be dampened by the winter smog, or the long walk they had to undertake from the race course’s gate. Dosanjh, easily one of India’s most popular exports to the West today, referred to the Sagar Manthan to hit back at the negativity that has been brought upon his India concerts. He said, “The poison was taken by Shiv. But Shiv did not consume the poison; he held it in his throat. So, I have learnt that life and the world might throw poison at you, but you should never take it in you. Don’t let your work suffer.” Diljit Dosanjh Starting his gig at 8 pm, the musician performed his biggest chartbusters, Lover, Naina, and even the contentious Patiala peg by tweaking its lyrics. He cheekily said, “This is the song they have the maximum issues with. How can I not perform this one?” Clearly, he isn’t designed to toe the line. The establishment might need to get used to it, because the crowds cheered the loudest for that one. The advisory barred him from bringing children on stage. So, Dosanjh had ladders erected around the stage, and towards the end of the concert, went down to pose for selfies with the fans. The evening’s highlight was his performance of Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s Ikk kudi. The stage turned blue and bubbles filled the sky as the singer, with his rendition, transported the crowd to another realm. Amidst bhangra and beers —thankfully, the liquor license in Mumbai wasn’t cancelled, unlike in a few other cities—the concert was winsome! But the bigger win is that a desi musician has charted his way to become one of the biggest in the world today. That deserves the loudest cheer. Next time, to facilitate the cheering that left my throat parched, may we request the organisers to serve water by the bottle. To pay R50 per glass is a bit steep!
21 December,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuMegastar Amitabh Bachchan took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday morning to remember his mother, Teji Bachchan. It's her 17th death anniversary and the megastar shared an unseen picture of hers in her remembrance. Amitabh took to his blog and X handle, where he shared an unseen picture of his mother, who passed away in 2007. For the caption, he wrote, “Today the 21st of December: In remembrance… right before my eyes , each moment of each day.” T 5230 - माँ pic.twitter.com/6uueZRR5Ri — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 20, 2024 Teji Bachchan, who was the wife of late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, passed away on December 21, 2007, due to prolonged illness at the age of 93. Teji Bachchan and Harivansh Rai Bachchan got married in Allahabad in 1941, and upon her wedding, Teji became a homemaker. They had two sons, Amitabh and Ajitabh Bachchan.W When Bachchan recalled his final moments with his mother Back in 2017, Bachchan spoke about his final moments with his mother in his blog. "As she struggled to beat the heart rate monitor, valiant attempts made by the doctors in attendance, in the process of revival, were being conducted. The heart was responding intermittently her frail body," Amitabh had then written on his blog. He added, “The force filled hand pumping on her chest by burly hands, were hurting for me to witness. The machine had given up, the revivalists were changing hands. The life of mother would stop for a while and then come back again.” He had shared that the pumping manually continued with greater strength. The thespian had added that it became unbearable for him. "We stood holding hands with each other and watched her go," he added. Amitabh Bachchan on his granddaughter's performance The senior actor along with his son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law attended the school annual day function of his granddaughter Aaradhya. Taking to his blog, Big B wrote about the performance. “Children .. their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents .. such a delight .. and when they are in the company of thousands performing for you .. it is the most exhilarating experience ..Today was one such ..," he wrote. (with inputs from IANS)
21 December,2024 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Welcome' actor Mushtaq Khan made his first public appearance days after he made news for his kidnapping. The actor claimed he was kidnapped when he went to Delhi from Mumbai to attend an event. The incident took place on November 20. He managed to flee from his captors and informed the police. On Friday evening, the actor was seen at the premiere of Anil Sharma's directorial 'Vanvaas'. Khan arrived in a simple shirt and jeans for the screening of the film 'Vanvaas' that stars Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma in the lead. He posed for the paparazzi before stepping into the venue. About Mushtaq Khan's kidnapping The 54-year-old recalled the horrific incident when he was invited to a fake event in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on November 20. Recounting the ordeal in his Jogeshwari studio in Mumbai, he said, “I was given an advance amount and sent flight tickets, so it seemed convincing. I was told to attend an awards function as chief guest. I spoke to Sunil Pal (comedian-actor) he said something similar had happened with him as well.” Khan added, “I fell for it without verifying because we artists ask them the budget and the advance amount is transferred as an assurance.” He said that he was taking a car to Meerut from Delhi airport and then to Bijnor. “When two people held me at gunpoint, I knew this was serious. This happened in Meerut after they switched cars.” Talking about his escape, Khan fled when his kidnappers were fast asleep. He heard the sound of azaan at 5.45 am which prompted him to go to the nearest mosque. "They even transferred ₹1.24 lakh from my bank account and ₹1.06 lakh from my son’s account for their expenses," he said. Khan’s son Mohsin said, “After a local family took him from the mosque to their place, my father began making phone calls. In Bijnor, a family friend came to pick him up from Ghaziabad. We were contemplating registering an FIR, thinking they would harm him. He opened the latch, climbed down two floors, and escaped. He heard the azaan call and asked for the nearest masjid.” So far six people have been arrested in the case.
21 December,2024 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Ameesha Patel was last seen on the big screen in the 2023 film 'Gadar 2' where she reprised the role of Sakina opposite Sunny Deol's Tara Singh. The film was directed by Anil Sharma and also starred his son Utkarsh Sharma as Sakina and Tara Singh's child. Patel has once again stirred discussions by responding to her director who suggested she should embrace the age progression of her character by playing a mother-in-law. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Anil Sharma revealed that Patel resisted playing mother-in-law on screen during 'Gadar 2' . He also gave the example of the late Nargis Dutt playing a mother in Mother India at a very young age. Patel took to her X handle to respond to his comment on accepting age progression in films. " I feel u have mistaken the story and climax shot by u only in gadar 2 sakina is only a mother to jeetey as she was 23 years ago in gadar 1 and a wife to her lovely tara.. sakina is surely not a mother in law to anyone and will never be," she wrote. She further said that she would not play the role even for a fee of Rs 100 cr. "Dear @Anilsharma_dir dear anilji . This is only a film and not a reality of some family so on screen I do have a say as to what I want to do and not do 🩷respect u loads but will never play a mother in-law for gadar or any film even if paid 100 crores". @Anilsharma_dir super proud to be jeeteys mom but it shall end at that only and that too only for gadar brand 🙏🏻never a mother in law in this life time even I get paid 100 crores 😀🙏🏻🩷massive respect for u and u are family to me but pls rectify this thought process 🩷 pic.twitter.com/5uQzLqDjCd — ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) December 20, 2024 She further said that the film was always about three characters- Tara, Sakina and their son. "So glad MR NITIN KENNY chose me to play sakinas character and to play my lovely TARAS wife and ofcourse jeeteys mom.: but for me gadar brand is and always will be about us 3 only kya karoon .: Possesive maa hoon," she tweeted. The actress also said that fans do not wish to see her and Sunny Deol play parents-in-law on screen. "Fans don’t want to see Tara Sakina as father in laws and mother in laws they love their Tara being a hero and a super hero only and so do I 🩷and wishing u the best for vanvaas today . May u always shine it’s a important day for u and I pray best for u," she added.
21 December,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPayal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' has been the rage all year. After winning the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the movie set in Mumbai has been making international waves. Now, the films has earned the top spot in former US President Barack Obama's list of favorite movies of 2024. Obama annually releases a lit of movies and music that he enjoyed and presents it as his recommendation to his followers across the globe. Barack Obama's favourite movies of 2024 "Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year," wrote Barack Obama sharing the list. Apart from All We Imagine As Light, the list also includes names like Conclave, The Piano Lesson, The Promised Lan, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Dune: Part 2, Anora, Didi, Sugarcane, and A Complete Unknown. Here are my favorite songs from this year! Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to. pic.twitter.com/MK51Z77uEb — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 21, 2024 With Obama giving a shout-out to the film, it has once again led to Indian netizens calling out the Film Federation of India (FFI) for not choosing AWIAL as India's official entry for the Oscars. The FFI instead sent Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapataa Ladies' which is now out of the Oscar race after failing to make it to the shortlist. A user wrote on X, "Even Obama likes 'All we Imagine as Light' but India has to send in subpar movies showcasing villages to gather sympathy votes at the oscars. Bollywood, Indian cinema, as I knew it, is dead." "Even Barack Obama like "All we imagine as light". "Everytime I see AWIAL's new achievement, each time I feel the selection committee has made the biggest possible blunder by sending lapata ladies over AWIAL," wrote another user. "wow even barack obama recommends all we imagine as light, the ffi is a highly incompetent organisation," wrote another user. About All We Imagine As Light "All We Imagine As Light' follows the story of Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, and Anu, her young roommate seeking intimacy with her boyfriend. Their journey to a beach town allows them to confront their desires and emotions. The film stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam in lead roles. The film is an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos (France) and Chalk & Cheese and Another Birth (India). In addition to its Grand Prix win, AWIAL has also been nominated for two Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Awards 2025.
21 December,2024 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently basking in the success of his recent release 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Friday afternoon. Kartik turned heads in as he looked handsome in formal attire. In videos shared by paparazzi, Kartik can be seen walking towards the airport gate. The actor also took a moment to greet the photographers and as he flashed his trademark smile heading inside. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Talking about his recent release, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' also features Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Rajpal Yadav among others. This also marks the third successful horror-comedy release of 2024, joining the ranks of 'Munjya' and 'Stree 2'. The film stars Kartik alongside Madhuri Dixit Nene, Vidya Balan and Triptii Dimri. It is directed by Anees Azmee, who also helmed the second part of the horror-comedy franchise. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is the third instalment in the popular Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. The first part Bhool Bhulaiyaa, released in 2007, starred Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in the lead roles. The second part Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) starred Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu in the lead roles. The latest part was released on Diwali and faced a box-office clash with Rohit Shetty's directorial 'Singham Again'. In the film, Ajay reprised the role of police officer Bajirao Singham whom he first essayed in the first part in 2011 and then again in 2014 in the second instalment of the 'Singham' franchise. 'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone, among others. 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
21 December,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe second day of the annual function at Mumbai's Dhirubhai Ambani International School witnessed a star-studded gathering as several celebrities attended the event. After Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's appearance on the first day, celebs including Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra, Ishaan Khatter, and Vidya Balan, along with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur, graced the event. Vidya dressed in a floral kurta with her hair styled in curls, arrived with Siddharth Roy Kapur, who wore a blue shirt and black pants. Vidya was also seen greeting paps with a smile. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra were also spotted with their daughter, Hinaya, and Singh's mother. The family were captured posing for photographers. Geeta looked stunning in a black dress paired with matching stockings and boots, while Harbhajan donned a red shirt, black denim, and a cap. Actor Ishaan Khatter made a stylish appearance, wearing a white shirt, denim jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses. The 'Dhadak' actor posed for the cameras with a smile and gave a thumbs-up before heading inside the venue. Business tycoon, Mukesh Ambani, who is also the school's founder, was seen with his son-in-law Anand Piramal and daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant. The first day of the event was attended by SRK, Gauri Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan among others. 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
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