Speculation by fans of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli that face of the celebrity couple's son Akaay was revealed during the India vs Australia Test match in Perth has been put to rest by the sister of the star batter. Since Akaay's birth in February, the couple has kept his face private, making the video a topic of discussion online. A video that went viral on Sunday showed Anushka cheering for Virat after he scored a century. Many assumed the child seen behind Anushka in the video was Akaay. However, Virat's sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, clarified the misunderstanding through her Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Have been seeing Virat and Anushka's friend's daughter being mistaken for Akaay on social media. The child in the picture is not our Akaay.. thank you." Virat and Anushka tied the knot on December 11, 2017 in Italy. The duo was blessed with Vamika on January 11, 2021. The couple was tight-lipped about their second pregnancy. On February 15, 2024, they became parents to son Akaay. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Why Virushka does not show their kids face After the birth of their daughter Vamika in 2021, Kohli revealed the good news on his Instagram and a fan asked about if he will be showing a glimpse of the bday. However, Kohli replied - “No we have decided as a couple to not expose our child to social media before she has an understanding of what social media is and can make her own choice,” he said. The couple quietly welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Akaay Kohli, in February this year. They welcomed him in London where they currently reside. Virat Kohli praises wife Anushka Sharma Meanwhile, shedding off his lean patch, Virat roared back to the form with a Test century after over 500 days in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking some records. He scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. The year 2024 has been a challenging one for Kohli, who had managed just one half-century in his previous 13 innings. However, he made a strong comeback with a century at the Optus Stadium, with his wife, Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma, present in the stands. Speaking to broadcasters post-declaration, Kohli praised Anushka’s unwavering support, saying, “Yes, look I mean Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. So she knows everything that goes on behind the scenes, when I am in the room, what goes on in the head, when you don't play well, you make a few mistakes, when you are getting yourself in. I just wanted to contribute to the team's cause, you know I am not a guy who wants to hang around just for a sake of it. I take pride in performing for my country and just feels amazing, the fact that she is here makes it even more special.” (with inputs from ANI)
25 November,2024 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Ananya Panday was dressed up for an event in the city today. Before heading into the venue she posed for the paparazzi but also made a request to them. The actress and her team requested the paparazzi to not take pictures and videos from behind. In the recent past, there has been talks about paparazzi recording celebrities from behind and then posting on social media playing 'Guess who? games. Several celebrities and netizens have called this inappropriate. Ananya Panday was spotted in a biege jacket and grey short skirt as she arrived for an event in the city. The actress graciously posed for the paparazzi before walking into the venue. In one of the paparazzi video, Ananya is heard requesting the paparazzi to not to click her from behind as she walked into the venue. Her team also iterated the same. View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) When the paparazzi nicknamed Ananya as ACP In an interview with Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Ananya recalled that she was attending the Mumbai Police show Umang where she was christened with this fun abbreviation. She says, “I think I want to give them props for how creative they are. So, the police show was happening and I went and I was posing for the paps and they started calling me ACP for Ananya Chunky Pandey. But now it is stuck. So, like I don’t know I keep telling them to call me different things but they always go back to it.” Ananya adds that over the years she has learned to ignore how many people are watching her. She states, “Now even the camera-clicking sound has become like I can’t hear it anymore.” When asked if the paparazzi saying ACP bothers her, the actress answers, “No, now it has just become…otherwise you are going to be hyper-aware all the time you are going to be so conscious. I think I was a very conscious actor at the start. When I started I was very aware of every expression I would make, I was a little reserved, and I would be scared to kind of experiment or try to do different things.” Ananya's work front On the work front, Ananya, who was last seen in 'CTRL', will next star in the upcoming film 'Chand Mera Dil'. The film, which also stars Lakshya, is directed by Vivek Soni and is slated for release in theatres next year. Sharing the first poster of the film, Karan Johar wrote, “We have two chands ready to bring an intense & passionate love story like no other!!! Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai... Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni. Coming to cinemas in 2025.”
25 November,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Anurag Kashyap is known for directing films like 'Black Friday', 'Gangs Of Wasseypur', 'No Smoking', 'Dev D', 'Mannmarziyaan' among others. He has been a champion of the new wave of cinema in India and has always backed cinema he believes in. Unfortunately, his directorial debut titled 'Paanch' never saw the light of the day in 2003 when it was made. The film landed in much controversies after it faced objections from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). But now, after await of over two decades the film will be released. Producer Tutu Sharma who backed Kashyap's directorial debut told Bollywood Hungama that his film 'Paanch' will be released in 2025. "Paanch is definitely coming next year. I plan to release it in cinemas within six months. The film was banned and the negatives have slightly deteriorated. The process of restoring them has already started. As soon as it's ready, we’ll release Paanch.” "The issues were resolved. But then we faced some more challenges and hence, the film was lying on the cans. Also, the trend of re-runs is here now. So, one can imagine the potential of Paanch. That’s a very encouraging sign. Also, the times are such that such films are being watched and they have an audience," he said talking about the issues with the censor board that led to the film getting shelved. About Paanch The crime thriller is loosely based n the 1976-77 Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders in Pune. The film narrates the tale of a kidnapping that goes wrong when four friends plan to kidnap their own friend, who is accidentally killed. The film never got a theatrical or home-video release due to objections by CBFC. The Central Board of Film Certification raised objections due to the film's violence, depiction of drug abuse, and use of strong language. After some cuts, the film was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification in 2001. Despite protests by the first time director, the film was not allowed for release. 'Paanch' was later screened at film festivals. Sharma believes that it is Kashyap's best film to date. The film stars Kay Kay Menon and Tejaswini Kolhapure in pivotal roles. 'Paanch' also stars Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, Joy Fernandes, Sharat Saxena and Vijay Raaz. The music of the film is composed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
25 November,2024 06:37 PM IST | MumbaiAamir Khan is busy promoting his film 'Laapataa Ladies' in the United States, which he co-produced with his ex-wife Kiran Rao. 'Laapataa Ladies', or 'Lost Ladies', is India's official entry in the foreign language category at the upcoming Academy Awards. In a recent conversation, the actor revealed his shocking decision to consider retirement from films, leaving his family in a state of shock. He shared that this happened during the COVID-19 pandemic when he contemplated leaving the industry until Kiran convinced him to reconsider. When Aamir Khan decided to take retirement Khan, in an interview with 'Reuters', shared, "I felt that I had not given enough time or bandwidth to my relationships. And that, you know, got me really guilty. And I kind of had a bit of a breakdown." He further shared that it was Kiran Rao who convinced him to stay and not retire from films. Crediting his ex-wife, Aamir added, "She said if you're leaving films, you're leaving. You're leaving us, you're leaving everything. I was a bit taken aback by that. But then I'm glad I changed my mind and I'm back." Kiran Rao’s film got re-named Kiran Rao’s film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been renamed 'Lost Ladies' as it heads to the international stage. The film was earlier selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. To kick off their Academy Awards campaign, the makers took to Instagram to reveal a new poster on Tuesday. The poster features the major characters of the film in a quirky and vibrant style, giving fans a glimpse into the playful world of 'Lost Ladies'. More about Laapataa Ladies Presented by Jio Studios, 'Laapataa Ladies' is directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande. Made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, the script is based on an award-winning story by Biplab Goswami. The screenplay and dialogue are written by Sneha Desai, with additional dialogues penned by Divyanidhi Sharma. The film stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam. 'Laapataa Ladies' tells the story of two young newlywed brides who get exchanged during a train ride to their husbands’ homes. The film was screened at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 8, 2023, and was theatrically released on March 1, 2024.
25 November,2024 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe International Emmy Awards 2024 will be held in New York tonight. Actor-comedian Vir Das who won an International Emmy for Best Comedy for his special, Vir Das: Landing will be hosting the show. With this, he becomes the first Indian to achieve the feat. Presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), it celebrates the best TV programmes produced and aired outside the US in 2023. When and Where to watch the International Emmys The live show will be aired between 5 pm and 11 pm (EST). It will be held in New York Hilton Midtown, New York city. The audience in India can watch the show from 3:30 am to 9:30 am on November 26. The event will feature over 56 nominees from 21 countries, including India, UK, Australia, France, Brazil, and Argentina. The awards will be available for streaming worldwide on iemmys.tv. The nominations are spread across 14 categories, including Arts Programming, Best Performance by an Actor, Best Performance by an Actress, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, Kids: Animation, Kids: Factual & Entertainment, Kids: Live-Action, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Sports Documentary, Telenovela, TV Movie / Mini-Series About India's only nomination at International Emmys 2024 The Indian version of The Night Manager, starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala, has received a nomination in the drama series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The series is the only entry from India across 14 categories at the nominations that were announced in New York by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS). The series, directed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghose, is adapted from both John le Carre’s novel, and the British show of the same name, starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman. It will compete with Les Gouttes de Dieu, The Newsreader—Season 2, and Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido—Season 2. Vir Das on hosting International Emmys Talking to mid-day.com about hosting the Emmys. the comedian shared, "I’ll write it myself. The jokes will be a mix of things—it will be a few weeks after the American elections, enough things would’ve happened in the world. Plus, there will be many nominees and content makers in the audience whom I want to talk about. I want to get something like this absolutely right,” he shares.
25 November,2024 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe IPL 2025 auctions took place as part of a two-day event at Jeddah's Abadi Al Johar Arena. Over the years, Shah Rukh Khan, who co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders, has often sent his kids, Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan, to represent the team at the table. However, this year, all three of them gave the IPL auctions a miss. Meanwhile, it wasn’t that no one represented KKR at the table. This time, it was another star kid who took charge. Juhi Chawla's husband, Jay Mehta, and their daughter, Jahnavi Mehta, represented KKR. Juhi Chawla informed her fans through her social media stories that she had arrived in Jeddah for the auction, but she was not present at the table. Who is Jahnavi Mehta? While fans missed Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Aryan Khan at the auction, netizens have found their new IPL girl—Juhi's daughter, Jahnavi Mehta. But who is Jahnavi Mehta? She is the daughter of Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, who co-own the Kolkata Knight Riders with Shah Rukh Khan. This wasn’t her first time representing the team; earlier, in 2022, she sat beside Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan during the auction. Jahnavi graduated from the prestigious Columbia University in New York. According to her mom, this young KKR girl is a cricket buff. In 2022, Juhi called Jahnavi and SRK's kids the future of KKR and shared, "Not just the future, they are the present of the team. It is very funny how there was a time when our kids would be at home and we would be on the screen. Suddenly, it was the other way around because I was home watching my daughter on-screen. It was beautiful. God bless her, Aryan, and Suhana. I wish them all the best.” About IPL 2025 Auctions Among the several big-name players in the auction pool this year were Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jos Buttler, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, and Kagiso Rabada. In total, 577 players were shortlisted for this highly anticipated event. To note, Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the trophy of IPL 2024.
25 November,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNearly a month after Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor declared that he was single, dancing diva and fitness enthusiast Malaika Arora has also set the record straight about her relationship status. Malaika and Arjun started dating in 2018. The duo, however, had never opened up much about their relationship but kept posting romantic pictures from their vacations as well as wishing each other on birthdays. Earlier this year, it was reported that the two had parted ways. Malaika Arora announces her relationship status 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. For those unversed, Malaika’s post comes a month after Arjun attended the Diwali bash hosted by politician Raj Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with the team of ‘Singham Again’. As the crowd gathered outside and chanted Malaika’s name, Arjun replied that he was single. Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor’s work front On the work front, Malaika is best known for her dance numbers 'Gur Naal Ishq Mitha', 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', 'Rangilo Maro Dholna', and 'Munni Badnaam Hui' among others. She is currently one of the biggest advocates of yoga in B-town. Malaika has also appeared on several reality TV shows as a judge including ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, and ‘India's Got Talent’. Coming to Arjun, the actor is basking in the success of ‘Singham Again’. His role as Danger Lanka was widely appreciated. Before Singham Again, Arjun experienced a professional lull, with films like 'Lady Killer' and 'Bhoot Police' failing to resonate with audiences. ‘Singham Again’ is directed by Rohit Shetty and also stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, and Ravi Kishan. Notably, 'Singham Again' also sees Bollywood superstar Salman Khan making a brief yet significant cameo, marking his entry into Rohit Shetty's cop universe. It is the fifth installment of Shetty's Cop Universe franchise. The movie has been given a spin on Ramayana.
25 November,2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is garnering rave reviews, courtesy of his latest film ‘I Want To Talk’ mentioned his actor-wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 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. Abhishek Bachchan thanks Aishwarya for being at home Aishwarya has only been a part of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and hasn’t been active on the film front. In an interview with 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. Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai divorce rumours Reports of possible tension in Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's marriage have been circulating for some time. The couple, who tied the knot in a high-profile wedding in 2007, has been making headlines due to divorce speculations. Abhishek's alleged closeness to his ‘Dasvi’ co-star, Nimrat Kaur, along with complex family dynamics involving Shweta and Jaya Bachchan, are said to be contributing factors to the rumoured troubles. In July, the ‘Taal’ actress attended Anant Ambani’s wedding solo with her daughter Aaradhya, while the Bachchan family was present in full force. This further fuelled speculation about potential issues in her marriage. Additionally, during a recent episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, Amitabh Bachchan talked about the iconic song "Kajra Re," referencing Abhishek and Rani Mukerji but notably omitting Aishwarya, who also appeared in the music video. '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. Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri have produced the project under Rising Sun Films. The film released in theatres on November 22.
25 November,2024 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, who returned to the movies with ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, has confirmed that she is single. Mallika, who was dating Cyrille Auxenfans, who hails from France, asserts that they broke up, and doesn’t intend to talk about it. Mallika Sherawat is officially single Speaking to Times of India, Mallika said, “It’s so difficult in this day and age to find a worthy man. It is true, I am single.” When asked about Cyrille, she stated, “We broke up... I really don't want to talk about it.” Asked if she believes in the institution of marriage, Mallika adds, “I’m not for it, but I’m not against it. I’m indifferent to it. It depends on what two people want.” Mallika Sherawat on being labelled a ‘sex symbol’ In the same interview, Mallika opened up on being tagged as a “sex symbol” which she found very regressive. She explains, “I believe boldness is in the mind.” When asked if the image cost her to lose out on projects, she added, “There are two sides of a coin. If you're too coy, then certain things don't work out for you. If you are bold, certain things don't work out for you. You must choose the best, with what's available. I like to focus my attention on what's working for me rather than what's not working for me. Because what's working for me has given me fame. It's made me extremely rich.” Mallika Sherawat’s acting front Mallika stepped into cinema in 2002 with the film ‘Jeena Sirf Merre Liye’, where she was credited as Reema Lamba. Her journey to stardom began in 2000 when she got the title of a sex symbol courtesy of her performance in the Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Murder’, a 2004 romantic thriller. The actress was then seen in the West with movies such as ‘Hisss’ and ‘Politics of Love’. Her credits also include movies including ‘Khwahish’, ‘Bachke Rehna Re Baba’, ‘Pyaar Ke Side Effects’, ‘Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story’, ‘Welcome’ and ‘Kis Kis Ki Kismat’ among many others. Mallika’s movie ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ marked her second Hindi film after two years. She was earlier seen in the Rajat Kapoor directorial ‘RK/RKay’.
25 November,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPoet and lyricist Gulzar is one of the most revered and beloved personalities thanks to the beautiful verses and songs he has gifted us with. His contribution to literature and cinema is unparalleled. Even at the age of 90, Gulzar continues to actively contribute to cinematic productions and attend literary events. He was in Delhi recently for such an event recently, and while returning from the capital, he received a warm welcome from the flight crew. Air India crew's sweet gesture for Gulzar The Padma Bhushan awardee was on an Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai. He shared a post on Facebook about the warm hospitality of the flight crew. "Receiving this kind of warm welcome from the crew of AI-863 (Del-Bom) at this height, I really felt very high - higher than 35,000 ft in the sky. I love them all . Thank you very much Air India," he wrote in the post. The post included a photo of the flight crew's welcome note, which said, "Dear Mr Gulzar, we are truly delighted to have you on board today. Thank you for choosing to fly with us." Take a look: 'I haven't lost my childishness' The literary icon was in Delhi to speak at a session during the Sahitya Aaj Tak at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He said he believes that he hasn't lost his childishness and it is probably why he is able to come up with songs that resonate with audiences of all generations. "I feel I haven't grown up, and that's why I'm still a child. I haven't lost my childishness. I still play, write, and share the thoughts of young people and children like I did in the earlier days," the writer said. When asked about his ability to connect across ages, Gulzar referenced the writings of Rabindranath Tagore. "In Tagore's writing, there is a mention as well... Someone once asked him, 'Your hair is all white now, do you worry about 'pralok' (the afterlife)?' He said, 'Why do you just see my hair? I'm a poet of all ages.'"Whether you are with children or people of different ages, you speak differently with all of them, whether it is your grandfather, mother, brother or sister. One should remember that you live different lives in one life. And so I write songs for different ages," he said. (With PTI inputs)
25 November,2024 02:31 PM IST | MumbaiAmong several highlights of the much-anticipated Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directorial, Love and War, is his reunion with actor Ranbir Kapoor after 17 years. Since Bhansali announced the film earlier this year, his lead star remained tight-lipped about featuring in the love story, until today when Kapoor opened up about his excitement to go back to sets with the filmmaker, who launched in him in the movies. Speaking during a session at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Kapoor, who began shooting for Love and War earlier this month, mentioned how he continues to remain in awe of Bhansali. "I am extremely excited to go back to sets with him. He is my godfather. Everything I know about films, everything I know about acting, it is something I learnt from him. So, for me, I am working with him again after 17 years, it still feels the same. I am still in awe of him. I respect him so much," the actor said. Kapoor further shared that Bhansali is as obsessed about the movies, his characters and stories as he was when they shot Sawariya. "He hasn't changed at all. He is extremely hard working, all he thinks about is his movies, he just wants to speak about the character, he wants you to create, do something different. So I am extremely excited," the actor smiled as the crowd cheered on. Besides Kapoor, Love and War also stars actor-wife Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Though the film's announcement left fans excited for the multiple reunions the romantic drama ensures, they were surprised with the collaboration between Kapoor and Bhansali, courtesy the conflicting history they have shared. While the actor has always maintained that the filmmaker was his guidebook to acting, on several occasions, Kapoor has also spoken candidly about his difficult experience working with Bhansali, saying that he used to yell and scold him on Sawariya sets.
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