Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh finally announced the dates for his show in Mumbai as a part of the 'Dil-Luminati' Tour. Diljit had announced the India leg of his world tour in September. The original list of cities included only Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati. However, Diljit surprised his fans by announcing an additional show in the hub of entertainment. Diljit Dosanjh announces Mumbai show Diljit took to Instagram and shared a poster announcing his show in Mumbai. It is set to take place on December 19th at 7 pm. The exact venue for the same is yet to be revealed. Tickets for the show will go LIVE on November 22. Diljit wrote in the caption, “Lao Ji Finally Ho Gaya Add Mumbai.” Earlier, Diljit said in a statement, "Bringing the Dil-Luminati Tour to India is a dream come true. After the incredible journey abroad, performing in my homeland feels like coming full circle. The love and energy I've felt from fans around the world have been extraordinary, but there's something uniquely special about performing here, where it all began. India, get ready, because Punjabi ghar aa gaye oye! We're going to make history together - I can promise you a night you'll never forget!” Diljit Dosanjh served legal notice for songs on alcohol Recently, Diljit performed in Hyderabad where he received a legal notice from the Telangana government, asking him not to sing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence. The notice, issued just hours before his performance cited a complaint from a Chandigarh resident who claimed that Dosanjh had performed songs promoting alcohol and violence at a previous concert. Reacting to the same, Diljit shared a video where he called out all the states for not doing enough to stop liquor sales since it is a huge "revenue" generator. He also stated that he would stop making songs on alcohol if the government declared a nationwide ban on it. On the acting front, Diljit is all set to star in the upcoming movie 'Border 2', where he will be seen alongside Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan. The film, based on the historic Battle of Longewala, is set to begin shooting in November.
20 November,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced separation after 29 years of marriage. While Saira let her lawyer Vandana Shah release a statement on her behalf, the Mozart of Madras resorted to a post on X, formerly Twitter. While both parties requested privacy, the internet noticed Rahman creating a hashtag for news about his divorce. AR Rahman and his hashtag #arrsairaabreakup AR Rahman took to X and wrote, "We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter." The post ended with the hashtag #arrsairaabreakup which left the internet baffled. Don't know who's handling Rahman's account, but the last thing to do when asking for privacy is to not create a page3-ish hashtag. I mean wtf were they even thinking.#communication#PRblunders#arrsairaabreakup pic.twitter.com/hjJFDeBRHE — Chandra Kiran 🗻2️⃣1️⃣ (@ck_chandrakiran) November 19, 2024 Internet reacts to AR Rahman’s hashtag after announcing divorce One user wrote, “Who creates hashtag for this situation? Fire your admin, thalaiva." “Why a hashtag after this? Are you out of your mind,” added another. Another user commented, “Don't know who's handling Rahman's account, but the last thing to do when asking for privacy is to not create a page3-ish hashtag. I mean wtf were they even thinking?” One added, “2024 will go down history as the year AR Rahman created a hashtag to announce his separation.” Saira Banu’s statement after divorce from AR Rahman The statement shared by lawyer Vandana Shah read, "After many years of marriage, Saira and her husband A R. Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.” AR Rahman and Saira Banu tied the knot in 1995 and are parents to three children -- daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen.Over the years, Rahman has composed iconic soundtracks for films like 'Roja', 'Bombay', 'Dil Se', 'Lagaan', and 'Rockstar'. He gained international fame for his work on 'Slumdog Millionaire", which earned him two Academy Awards.
20 November,2024 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran Bollywood actress Shubha Khote, who is in her 80s, arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai early Wednesday morning to cast her vote for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. The video shared by paparazzi shows Shubha flaunting her inked finger as she heads home after fulfilling her duty as a responsible citizen. Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Who is Shubha Khote? Perhaps, one of the most underrated actresses in this space, Shubha started by playing second leads in films like 'Seema', 'Paying Guest' and 'Dekh Kabira Roya'. Later, she changed gears to supporting roles and eventually a wicked mother as well as mother-in-law in movies like the Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye', 'Mohabbat', 'Swarag Se Sunder' and 'Saudagar'. The actress currently does very selective work. She was last seen in the television show ‘Spy Bahu'. For those unversed, Shubha is the sister of late actor Viju Khote, who passed away in 2019. The actor was highly admired for his portrayal of Kalia in the 1975 blockbuster hit 'Sholay'. His character Robert from 'Andaz Apna Apna’ movie also won many accolades and made him a well-known name in the industry. The late actor had made an everlasting impact in the cult Marathi film, 'Ashi Hi Banva Banvi.' He has been active in theatres and in the TV industry, and is noted for his role in the serial 'Zabaan Sambhal Ke.' Bollywood celebs cast their vote in Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024 Among the many celebs who arrived early to cast their votes included Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao, Ali Fazal, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Kartik Aaryan, and Suniel Shetty to name a few. Voting began at 7 am on Wednesday for the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections and will conclude at 6 pm. Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the elections, including 2,086 independents. The BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and the NCP 59. The Congress has fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) 86. The BSP is contesting 237 seats, while other smaller parties are also in the fray. The state has approximately 9.7 crore registered voters. (With inputs from Agencies)
20 November,2024 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSamajwadi Party leader and actor Swara Bhasker's husband Fahad Ahmad, who joined the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), was fielded from the Anushakti Nagar seat against Sana Malik of NCP (Ajit Pawar). The actress, who is currently on a break, took to Instagram and shared a video sharing facts about Fahad as Maharashtra commenced voting for the assembly polls on Wednesday. Who is Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad? In the video shared by Swara Bhasker, she introduces her husband Fahad Ahmad stating, “In the last few days, you must have heard a lot about my husband Fahad Ahmad. Today I will tell you the truth.” Swara shared that Fahad was born into a simple family. At the age of 14, he went to Aligarh Muslim University. He did his Master's in Social Work at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh. After this, he qualified for the JRF Scholarship in the NET exam. Fahad got admission into the Integrated MPhil Ph.D. Program at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, following which, he came to Mumbai in 2016. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swara Bhasker (@reallyswara) Fahad Ahmad’s political journey Fahad Ahmad was a student activist, who fought against the scholarships for SC and ST, calling for equal opportunities for students to secure admissions. He took it up during his convocation and asked the chairman of TISS to look into it or he won’t accept his degree. As the institution tried to remove him from the PhD program, Fahad took the legal route and won the case in Bombay HC. Fahad has been a part of relief work during COVID-19 and also helped in relief work during the Delhi riots. Swara added, “He has always raised his voice for the rights of the people on the streets. Now, he is trying to take the voice of the people to the Parliament.” Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the elections, including 2,086 independents. As a part of the security arrangements, the Mumbai Police has deployed over 25,000 personnel, including riot-control teams and home guards.
20 November,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was among the first celebrities to cast his vote in the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 that commenced on Wednesday morning. As the polling booth opened at 7 am, the actor was one of the early birds at the venue. However, after he cast his vote, a senior citizen approached the actor and complained about the public toilet near Juhu Beach. Senior citizen complains to Akshay Kumar about public toilet For those unversed, Akshay Kumar has worked in the film ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’. A senior citizen outside the polling booth approached the actor and complained about the maintenance of a public toilet constructed near Juhu Beach, courtesy of the actor’s philanthropy works. The individual told the actor that the commode was not in a usable condition. Akshay assured that he would speak to the BMC officials and get it maintained. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Akshay Kumar praises arrangements at polling booth Akshay Kumar was seen dressed in a black shirt and beige trousers as he arrived at the polling station. Arriving in the morning, the actor stepped out of his car and walked to the polling booth. Akshay was also seen interacting with his fans. Apart from this the 'Singham Again' actor was seen greeting the paparazzi stationed outside. "The arrangements here are very good as I can see that arrangements for senior citizens are very good and cleanliness has been maintained," said Akshay. Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the elections, including 2,086 independents. As a part of the security arrangements, the Mumbai Police has deployed over 25,000 personnel, including riot-control teams and home guards. Akshay Kumar’s work front Meanwhile, on the acting front, Akshay is currently seen in 'Singham Again', which hit the theatres this Diwali. The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The cop drama is directed by Rohit Shetty and also stars Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. 'Singham' was released in 2011, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. Both projects were seen as Box Office hits. (With inputs from Agencies)
20 November,2024 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have decided to separate after nearly three decades of marriage. The Mozart of Madras and his better half married in 1995 and share three children--Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. The composer shared the news on his X account on Wednesday, where he stated that while they had hoped to reach their "grand thirty," life had other plans. AR Rahman’s heartbreaking post on divorce AR Rahman took to X and wrote, "We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter.” “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for… — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024 His son Ameen also took to his Instagram Stories and requested "privacy" during this time. "We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding," he wrote. Saira Banu cites emotional strain as the cause of divorce Saira Banu's lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement with regards to the couple's decision to separate. The statement read, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time”. “Mrs. Saira emphasised that she has taken this decision out of pain and agony. Mrs Saira requests privacy and understanding from the public during this challenging time, as she navigates this difficult chapter in her life,” it added. Over the years, Rahman has composed iconic soundtracks for films like 'Roja', 'Bombay', 'Dil Se', 'Lagaan', and 'Rockstar'. He gained international fame for his work on 'Slumdog Millionaire", which earned him two Academy Awards. Apart from Bollywood, Rahman has worked on Hollywood films such as '127 Hours' and 'Million Dollar Arm'. He has also collaborated with global artists like Mick Jagger, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Will.i.am. (With inputs from Agencies)
20 November,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Moon Moon Sen's husband Bharat Dev Varma died at his residence here on Tuesday due to old age-related ailments, family sources said. Dev Varma, 83, is survived by his wife and two daughters Raima and Riya who are also actors. He breathed his last at their Ballygunge Circular Road residence, even as arrangements were being made to take him to a nearby hospital after his health condition deteriorated, the sources said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a post on X, said, "Saddened by the demise of Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of filmstar Moon Moon Sen, and himself a great well-wisher of mine." Saddened by the demise of Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of filmstar Moon Moon Sen, and himself a great well-wisher of mine. He was indeed very loving and affectionate to me and I shall always treasure his memories. He truly considered me as part of his family and his demise is… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 19, 2024 "After getting the news today morning, I visited their Ballygunge residence, where their daughter Riya was present. Moon Moon and Raima are coming from Delhi. I paid my respect to the departed and condolences to the family," she said. Moon Moon Sen, a former TMC MP, had married Dev Varma in 1978. He was a member of the erstwhile royal family of Tripura. "He was indeed very loving and affectionate to me and I shall always treasure his memories. He truly considered me as part of his family and his demise is a great loss for me," Banerjee added. 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 November,2024 08:42 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIFilmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is gearing up for the release of his movie, 'I Want To Talk', talked about casting Abhishek Bachchan and said that this is going to be his "best film" in his opinion. In a conversation with ANI, the ace director recalled his meeting with Abhishek in Australia and how after his conversation with him he saw the "innocence" of his mother in his eyes. "Abhishek and I met in Melbourne, Australia. He took me out to dinner one night, and we talked for 3-4 hours...During our conversation, Abhishek opened his heart to me, and I could see his mother's (Jaya Bachchan) innocence in his eyes...When I was shooting for the first time (for the film) with him, it was a silent shot and I could see the purity and innocence deep within him. I wanted the same warmth, which I got in Abhishek." Calling the movie Abhishek's "best" project, he added, "This would be his best film in my opinion and I will keep it on the top...bahut si jagah par Irrfan (Khan) vaale moments create kiye hai. After watching the film, you will realise what he has done through his eyes in silence. His performance is outstanding. " He also opened up about casting Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in a film, "I would really like to cast Mr Bachchan (Amitabh Bachchan) and Abhishek in a film. i would also like to cast Deepika in it, she is my favourite actress." I Want to Talk' is directed by Shoojit Sircar and stars Abhishek in the lead role. The story "explores complex emotional dynamics with Abhishek playing a pivotal character in the film grappling with deep emotional conflict. " While talking about the film and the message it gives, he shared, "It is all about never give up approach in life. We all have problems in life but we should learn to face them. When you will see Abhishek's characters' problems in the film, you will feel 'our issues are nothing'. So, there are problems but it is needed to face them with patience." Recently, the whole team of 'I Want to Talk' attended the film's music launch, where they shared their experience working on the project. At the event, Abhishek opened up about the physical changes he went through for the film "There's always a huge beeline outside his office because the experience of making a film with him is very transformative. Not just physically, from what you see."He pointed to the movie poster, where he appears with a big belly, and said, "I'm not in this shape anymore." He shared that the belly in the poster was real, not a prosthetic, and revealed that he gained extra kilos for the film. "But it's been a learning experience. It's been life-changing. And I hope that we've managed to make a bit of a difference to the two, or three hours that you spend in the cinema or watching the film. We've worked hard. It's a very sincere effort," he said. Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri have produced the project under Rising Sun Films. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 22, 2024. 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 November,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘I Want To Talk’, has a hidden talent. The actor recently appeared on the latest episode of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by his father, veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, and surprised him as he said that he doesn’t eat Bhujiya but drinks it. As a flabbergasted Big B looked at his son, Abhishek said that since he stayed in a boarding school, any snack had to be carefully preserved from his hostelmates. And that’s when he came up with the trick of putting Bhujiya in a glass, and act out as if he is drinking water when he was actually relishing on Bhujiya. He told Big B on the show, “Let me tell you, I don't eat Bhujiya, I drink Bhujiya. This is because when I was in boarding school, we didn't have any bowls or spoons”. He further mentioned, “We used to get a glass which we used to drink water in. We used to keep our toothbrushes in that. So, when I used to get Bhujiya from home, I used to fill it in, and drink it like this”. Meanwhile, on the personal front, Abhishek has been witnessing some turbulent times in his marriage. Rumours are rife about Abhishek’s entanglement with actress Nimrat Kaur during the shooting of their movie ‘Dasvi’. As per media reports Aishwarya has been living separately from her husband and his family. However, the two are very cordial to each other whenever they meet publicly. On the work front, the actor is gearing up for his upcoming movie ‘I Want To Talk’. The film is directed by the National Award-winning director Shoojit Sircar. 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 November,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSPriyanka Chopra Jonas recently shared a video of her arrival at a base camp at 6 AM, braving heavy snowfall. In the clip, the actress, who is currently in London, is seen navigating through the challenging weather conditions. On Tuesday, the desi girl, posted a video on her Instagram stories and wrote, “When u land at base camp at 6am and its snowing! In the video, Priyanka could be heard saying, “snow.” In the video, heavy snow can be seen blanketing the landscape as Chopra makes her way toward the base camp. Previously, the 'Baywatch' star had shared an adorable photo of her daughter, Malti Marie, bundled up in a cozy sweater, a white scarf, a printed floral jacket, and a cap, fully immersed in the beauty of autumn. In the picture, Malti was seen standing next to lush green plants, her back turned to the camera as she gazes at them. Priyanka captioned the heartwarming post simply with "Autumn," followed by falling leaves emojis. A few days ago, Priyanka gave fans a peek into her visit to a London museum with her daughter. The photo series began with endearing moments of the mother-daughter duo enjoying their time together at the museum. One of the videos showed Malti, clearly captivated, as she took in the preserved spiders, various insects, a dinosaur fossil, and jaw models with wide-eyed wonder. In terms of work, the 42-year-old actress was last seen in the romantic drama “Love Again” alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. She will next be seen “Citadel 2” and is currently busy shooting for the same in London. In the forthcoming show, she will reprise her role as Nadia. Co-star Richard Madden will also return, though details about the season's plot remain under wraps. In addition, Priyanka has “Heads Of State” with Idris Elba and John Cena, and “The Bluff” co-starring Karl Urban, in her upcoming lineup. 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 November,2024 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSUntil sensibilities match Anees Bazmee wanted to make a comedy film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, but Sasha’s exit from the project led to rumours about a rift between the actor and the director. In an interview, the filmmaker addressed the fallout, saying that while he is set in his ways, much like the actor, it does not mean they will never work together again. He added that they have only love and respect for each other. Guess we will have to wait until their sensibilities match while this comedy takes a backseat. One person, many talents Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya actor Sara Khan has ventured into production with the project, Choices. Besides production, she has directed, penned, and sung the title track. She created the song with Ayush Anand, while Akash Gupta assisted in writing the lyrics. She has sung the number alongside Mohit Chauhan. Talking about the song, which features Ridhiema Tiwari and Jaskaran Singh, she said, “I wanted to make something as per my visualisation. I thought it would be better if I did it myself.”
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