Triptii Dimri is currently one of the most sought-after actresses in the Hindi film industry. After proving her mettle as an actor with films like 'Qala' and 'Bulbul', she gained fame with her brief appearance in Ranbir Kapoor-led 'Animal' with termed her 'national crush'. The actress recently spoke about the ups and downs she faced on her journey to the silver screen. Dimri hails from Uttarakhand and before becoming a noted actor she had to face several mean comments. Triptii Dimri recalls negative comments from relatives when she moved to Mumbai Triptii was talking during an interview on Katrina Kaif's brand Kay Beauty's YouTube channel. She spoke about her roots and how people said mean things to her parents when she opted to become an actor. "I am from Uttarakhand, but I was born and brought up in Delhi, so my parents and family are in Delhi... it was difficult for me when I moved to Bombay (Mumbai), you know, to go out every day in front of more than 50-60 people in a room. There are people in the society and in my family also who said mean things to my parents. Things like 'Why have you sent your daughter to this profession? She is going to get spoiled; she will hang out with the wrong people, she is going to make wrong choices for herself, no one is going to want to marry her, she is not going to get married now." She added, "There was a point when I was confused, because, you know, you lose hope when you get up and there is no work. But one thing I knew was that I could not go back to my parents and tell them, 'No, I have not done it'." The actress made her big screen debut with 'Laila Majnu' in 2018 and she revealed that he parents were proud with her work in the film. Triptii Dimri on being called a national crush From her relatives questioning her marriage prospects to becoming the national crush, Triptii sure has shut down her naysayers. At an event in Mumbai while talking about the national crush tag, the actress said, "In my experience, luckily, I would like to thank God, because in my experience, it has been the other way around, as many films I have done in my career, whether they are the older films that I did earlier, or the ones that have released recently, I have received a lot of love from my audience. People have liked my work and have spoken about it.” “Initially, when I came into the industry, I always wanted people should talk about my work and nothing else. Luckily, when my films have released, they have spoken about my work. I think these things motivate us actors to do better in life and to keep working on our craft and I think, that way I have been very fortunate.” Triptii was last seen in the recently released film 'Bad Newz' co-starring Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk. She is currently gearing up for the release of 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' with Rajkummar Rao. Post that she will be seen in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' alongside Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit. She recently onboarded a Vishal Bharadwaj directorial opposite Shahid Kapoor.
20 September,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt has been a part of the Hindi film industry for over a decade now and is among the finest actors in the country. The actress recently named three actors who have influenced her with their craft in Indian cinema. The actress, in an interview with Allure, opened up about how these actors namely Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Rekha influenced her through her decade-long journey. Alia Bhatt on getting inspired by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's dance “When it comes to learning or being inspired by someone who has embodied dance in the most beautiful way on screen, I can't help but think of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She was absolutely, and still is, just mesmerizing. (She) also gave me a lot of direction and intellect. Whenever I had a song, I'd go to YouTube, type ‘Aishwarya Rai songs,’ and it'd come, and I'd be looking at all her songs just to catch the expressions and just the way she moves from one move to another, the ease, the way she just lets herself be, but at the same time, it's just so perfect and so precise. And she's beautiful to look at,” Alia said. Alia Bhatt calls Rekha an icon for ages When it comes to beauty, Alia said that she has been influenced by the veteran actress Rekha. "When it comes to Indian cinema, there's one person who redefined/defined beauty, and that is Rekha. She's just an icon for the ages. Whether it was her red lips or her long hair or the way she did her eyes, the iconic flowers or gajras in her hair, that look in her eyes, which obviously you can't create; it only comes from within. But she's truly left the largest impact in India and all over the world with the beauty standards she's set,” Alia added. She said she's always struggled with her “gait” and “how to hold herself” in crowded, high-pressure moments. It's Rekha who has helped her on that front. Alia Bhatt about her 'Dear Zindagi' co-star Shah Rukh Khan The 'Student of the Year' actress said that the first name that comes to her mind when one says Indian cinema is Shah Rukh Khan. She then went on to talk about Khan and Kajol's 'Palat' scene from DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge). Alia explained the moment and revealed how she felt about it. She said, “Then he’s waiting for her to turn, ‘Palat,’ and then suddenly on cue like she turns, and then the music just swells, and it's like butterflies, goosebumps, everything put together.” “But I think every girl has wanted that sort of recreation in her life where you look back and there's a guy looking at you or he’s waiting for you to look at him.," she added. On the work front, Alia is gearing up for the release of her film 'Jigra'.
20 September,2024 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Manushi Chhillar, who was last seen in the box-office debacle ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, seems to be in love with Ukadiche Modak. Recently, the actress took to her Instagram and conducted an AMA (ask me anything) session with her 6.6 million followers. One of her followers popped up a question asking her out on a date. The social media user wrote, “What if I ask you out for a date? Will you ever cater seeing this comment? (sic)”. Responding to the same, the actress shared a picture of a different type of Modaks. She wrote on the picture, “On a date with these, and my film set. No time baba”. Recently, the actress had shared as to what happened inside her vanity van. Sharing a video from her vanity van, the actress had asked her make-up artiste Kinchangthui Bariamtak the meaning of a ghazal she read. Manushi asks the celebrity make-up artist if he or her hairstylist can decipher the meaning of the ghazal. She then explained, “She is talking about something that is giving him pain from the past but she is not able to move on from… Aesai lag raha hai na.” “Love…. Kin got it?” She captioned it: “We’re upto no good in the vanity”. Manushi made her debut in 2022 when she made her debut in Hindi cinema in the historical drama ‘Samrat Prithviraj’, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The film, which also stars Akshay Kumar, was based on the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, a king from the Chahamana dynasty. She then went on to star in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer ‘The Great Indian Family’, which was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. After two years, she starred in the Hindi-Telugu bilingual action drama movie ‘Operation Valentine’, opposite Varun Tej. She played a wing commander in the Hindi-Telugu bilingual. 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
20 September,2024 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth got married on September 16 in an intimate ceremony at a temple in Telangana. The couple surprised all with their wedding announcement. Despite being celebrated stars, the couple managed to keep their wedding a secret. On Thursday night, the couple was seen making their first public appearance after their marriage. Siddharth and Aditi were seen arriving back in the city and were spotted at the Mumbai airport. The couple was all smiles as they walked out of the airport holding hands. While Aditi looked stunning as ever in a pink anarkali suit, Siddharth kept it casual in a denim shirt and blue pants. He had headphones around his neck. The couple posed for the paps before exiting from the airport. Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth get married in Telangana Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth married on September 16. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Srirangapur, Wanaparthy district, Telangana. As per reports, Aditi Rao Hydari's maternal grandfather was the last ruler of Wanaparthy Sansthanam, and their family continue to pray at this well-known temple. In an interview with Vogue India, Aditi had revealed that she and Siddharth would get married at this 400-year-old temple in Wanaparthy. “The wedding will be centred around a 400-year-old temple in Wanaparthy that is of significance to my family,” Aditi had shared. Sharing the pictures from the wedding, Aditi wrote, "You are my Sun, my Moon, and all my Stars… To being Pixie Soulmates for eternity… to laughter, to never growing up… To Eternal Love, Light & Magic. Mrs. & Mr. Adu-Siddhu." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth’s First Meeting They met on the sets of the Telugu film Maha Samudram, back in 2021. Recalling their meeting, Hydari shared with Vogue India, “He walked in and said, ‘Hello, beautiful girl.’ Usually, when someone says something like this, it does not work. But he was being genuine. By the end of the day, he had me and pretty much everyone on the set in splits. He also ensured that my team and I had ghee idlis whipped up by his cook every day for the rest of the shoot.”
20 September,2024 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFinally, the makers of 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' unveiled the romantic song 'Tum Jo Mile Ho' starring RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dimri on Thursday. After teasing fans with a teaser of the song, RajKummar dropped the full song video on his Instagram handle. Titled Tum Jo Mile Ho, the song is composed by Sachin-Jigar and sung by Vishal Mishra along with the duo. The lyrics are beautifully penned by Priya Saraiya. Giving 90s vibe, the video shows the romantic chemistry between Rajkummar and Triptii. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao) Sharing the video, he wrote, "90s ka wahi andaaz, lagega aur bhi khaas, aapke apne Vicky Vidya ke saath!#TumJoMileHo song out now! #VickyVideoKaWohWalaVideo in cinemas on 11th October." A few days ago, the makers also released the film's trailer, which offers a sneak peek into the hilarious journey of Vicky (RajKummar) and Vidya (Triptii), as they, along with their family, go all out to recover their missing "suhagraat CD" in the scenic town of Rishikesh. With help from Mallika Sherawat and the rest of the family, the couple leaves no stone unturned, from appealing to the police and family elders to even venturing into graveyards at night. Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' promises a "perfect blend of laughter and drama, immersing viewers in the charm and energy of the swinging 90s. RajKummar and Triptii Dimri starrer 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' is all set to clash with Alia Bhatt's Jigra. Both films are releasing on October 11. Talking about RajKummar's other projects, the actor will be next seen in 'Maalik'. Earlier in August, RajKummar announced his new project on his birthday. The film is being directed by Pulkit and its shoot has already commenced. 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
20 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | ANICinephiles will tell you that true magic happens on a theatre’s big screen. Filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore showed us that there is as much magic in the projection booth too, as his Cinema Paradiso (1988) told the story of a boy whose friendship with a projectionist leads to his fascination with movies. Naturally, when it comes to honouring projectionists, who better than the famed Italian director? The Oscar-winning director is slated to visit India on September 27 to headline Film Heritage Foundation’s (FHF) festival, Cinema Italian Style—Celebrating Tornatore and the Masters of Italian Cinema. As part of the fest, he will present the FHF Lifetime Achievement Award for Cinema Projection to two Indian projectionists. A still from Cinema Paradiso Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, President, FHF, says the recognition is a part of his effort to bring the men, who get lost behind cinema’s lustre, to the forefront. “Projectionists are the back-end. When you go to see a film, you don’t care who is projecting it. But they are working tirelessly. Last year, Naseeruddin Shah gave away the awards. This time, who better than Tornatore to honour them?” Dungarpur The two awardees have been selected from six projectionists across the country, on the basis of their experience and range of work. Dungarpur adds, “Two came from Kolkata, and one each from Meerut, Raipur, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. A lot of research goes into shortlisting the projectionists.” The three-day festival—running from September 27 to 29—will screen iconic Italian films, including Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso and Malèna (2000), at Regal Cinema.
20 September,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBeing responsible Rani Mukerji is joining hands with Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) on the occasion of World Rose Day, which will be observed on Sunday (September 22). Besides lighting up the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in red to spread awareness around the Big C, they will also be joined by young patients battling the ailment. Humbled to be chosen for this noble mission, the actor said, “Those suffering from cancer need all our support and compassion and we must all take part to be educated about it.” Optimistic about the activity playing a pivotal role in spreading the necessary awareness, Rani added, “As actors, we get so much unconditional love from our viewers. It also makes us responsible to stand up and do our bit whenever needed. I truly believe that actors must use their voice to spread as much awareness as possible for issues that are critical like cancer. We must foster an environment of compassion for those suffering from cancer and for the families of those going through the journey with such patients. Initiatives like these are important to drive home such messages.” The actor will also present roses and gifts to the children participating in the event. Action with the legend Jacqueliene Fernandez will soon be seen sharing screen space with Jean-Claude Van Damme in Kill ‘Em All 2. The upcoming action thriller is the sequel to his 2017 film, Kill ‘Em All, and will also release directly on digital platforms. She plays the Hollywood action star’s daughter Vanessa in the narrative that takes place seven years after the first edition. Retired spy Philip (Van Damme) is leading a quiet life off the grid with his daughter, when Vlad, the vengeful brother of their former target, discovers their location. How the father and daughter protect themselves and their village forms the crux of the story. Almost a year ago, Jacqueliene had first shared a picture with Van Damme on social media, saying, “Having fun in Italy. Take a guess.” It is only now that the cat is out of the bag. Realty shopping, anyone? Deepika Padukone, who recently welcomed a baby girl with actor-husband Ranveer Singh, has added to her real estate inventory. According to first reports by online real estate news portals, she has bought an apartment measuring 1,846 sq ft for R17.73 crore in Bandra, through father Prakash Padukone and her company, KA Enterprises. She paid stamp duty of R1.07 crore on the transaction that was registered on September 12. Interestingly, Deepika’s new acquisition is located adjacent to mother-in-law Anju Bhavnani’s home in the same residential premises. Interestingly, her Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) co-star Abhishek Bachchan is also increasing his immovable assets. He is said to have purchased a luxury apartment in Juhu, near father Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow, Jalsa. Big B is sorry Amitabh Bachchan shared a video on social media yesterday, apologising for pronouncing a Marathi word incorrectly. “A few days ago, I made a video saying that I would not litter. I also said this in Marathi. My pronunciation of a word in Marathi was not correct,” he said, adding that his singer-friend Sudesh Bhosale pointed out the mistake to him. He captioned his post: “Had done a video where pronunciation was wrong... so corrected it... Apologies (sic).” Earlier this week, the cinema icon had posted a video in which he pledges to not litter the streets. New man in the family The Family Man season 3 has got more interesting. Jaideep Ahlawat has joined the Manoj Bajpayee-fronted spy thriller series helmed by Raj-DK. Jaideep is said to have joined the ongoing schedule in Nagaland. However, the makers are keeping his character closely guarded. The third edition of The Family Man sees Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar and Shreya Dhanwanthary reprise their roles. The makers got special permissions to shoot in multiple prime locations of Kohima, like the Old DC Bungalow, Forest Colony and Kisama Heritage Village. They have also filmed in the villages of Khonoma, Jakhama and Jotsoma, located on the outskirts of the capital. Bebo is keen to act with Saif During a promotional interaction recently, Kareena Kapoor Khan said she hoped to work with actor-husband Saif Ali Khan again. Excited about his foray into south cinema with the upcoming Devara: Part 1, she said, “He is going to taste blood because for the first time, he is doing a Telugu film, which releases next week. I think that people are really excited [about it], and I’d love to [work] with him soon.” Their last film together was Agent Vinod, which released a few months before their October 2012 wedding.
20 September,2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamJust in Baby doll: Sunny Leone; Bhai in the house: Salman Khan; Kissing goodbye: Avinash Tiwary with sister Swati Tiwary Nervous much? Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal seem to be waiting with bated breath on the verdict of their latest film at the première. We also spotted Angad Bedi at the venue Special celebration On her 74th birthday, Shabana Azmi invited friends from the fraternity for a celebration at home. We spotted Dia Mirza, Boney Kapoor, and Vidya Balan attending the soirée. Guess it was a ‘no-gift policy’ at this party Way of life Following in his family’s footsteps, Ibrahim Ali Khan is gearing up for his big Bollywood debut soon. Until then he is keeping busy with regular workouts
20 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIt’s a big win for celebrity designer Manish Malhotra, who has launched his highly anticipated World Collection at Harrods London’s exclusive Private Shopping Penthouse. The development marks a historic moment for India as Malhotra becomes the first desi designer to have been invited to the prestigious venue. Malhotra’s career spanning over three decades is symbolised in this exhibit, running from September 16 to September 29. His collection encompasses a blend of traditional Indian craftsmanship and modern design, featuring gowns, saree-gowns, and brocade jackets with intricate embroidery techniques such as zardozi, chikankari, and gota patti. This collaboration aligns with the 175th anniversary of Harrods, celebrated with a special ensemble incorporating the store’s iconic green shade. The showcase is a tribute to cultural confluence, bridging East and West, tradition and innovation, elevating Indian artistry to global fashion acclaim. 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
20 September,2024 06:49 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesYudhra might be Siddhant Chaturvedi’s sixth film in his eight-year career, but it was the first one he signed after his big-screen debut with Gully Boy (2019). Producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani had zeroed in on him for Ravi Udyawar’s directorial venture, but with the development taking long, the actor made a request to the makers. “They were still working on the script. Meanwhile, I was offered Bunty Aur Babli 2 [2021] and Gehraiyaan [2022]. So, I told Ritesh sir, ‘You need some time to prep. For an action film, the actor needs equity. Since the responsibility on me is huge, let me go out and get some equity,’” he recalls. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani By the time the actor was ready to face the camera for Yudhra, which also stars Malavika Mohanan, the pandemic delayed the project. It, however, didn’t stop Chaturvedi’s prep. “I knew the weight of responsibility on me. I was also scared. Because of the pandemic, the industry’s commerce went upside down. In such a scenario, any other producer would’ve backed out because it’s all about the returns. But Farhan sir, Ritesh sir and Ravi sir had immense faith in me and the script.” For this, he remains grateful to the makers. Akhtar and Sidhwani showed gumption as they backed a relatively new actor like him, just as they had in Inside Edge, Gully Boy and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023). “When the market is so volatile, they could think, ‘We are making this film with this new boy. What if it doesn’t open [well] at the box office?’ It takes guts [to bet on new talent]. That’s why Farhan sir and Ritesh sir are game changers.” While he made his debut with a supporting role in Gully Boy, Chaturvedi has quickly graduated to lead roles. In the pipeline, he has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s yet-untitled production, and a Karan Johar film co-starring Triptii Dimri. “My dreams were always big, to be a Hindi film hero. At the same time, I am attached to my craft and won’t do things for the heck of it. There were films that I could have done, but I always need gravitas in the story.” In that pursuit, the actor has turned down some movies, including Brahmāstra: Part One—Shiva (2022). His criteria while choosing projects are simple. He explains, “There should be substance. I need to control my craft, the rest is not in my control.”
20 September,2024 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is juggling multiple projects and being a mother to her baby girl Raha, got candid about motherhood and how it has changed her life. 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.” Alia Bhatt on motherhood 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.” Sharing a piece of advice from her parents, Alia added, “Children come through you. They’re yours, you are a catalyst, you are a source for their life, but their life is not yours. Their life is theirs, and you just need to give them the tools to deal with their life.” Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects On the work front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in ‘Jigra’ alongside Vedang Raina. The plot revolves around Alia, a protective sister, who hints at Vedang having little time. He is seen being arrested in a foreign country when Alia tries to rescue him from prison. She is helped in this mission by Manoj Pahwa and Rahul Ravindran. The film has been directed by Vasan Bala. In the coming months, the actress will also be seen headlining Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Love and War', which also features Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Apart from this, she will be seen in 'Alpha,' a film that also stars Sharvari as a super agent. It is directed by Shiv Rawail, who made his directorial debut with the studio's popular 2023 Netflix series 'The Railway Men.'
19 September,2024 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
