Bollywood filmmaker and Dharma honcho Karan Johar, who once made headlines for his incredible transformation and reign in the fashion space, is now drawing attention, courtesy of his latest photo that has sparked health concerns among netizens. In a picture shared by comedian Harsh Gujral, internet users have found Karan to be looking “sick and thin.” Karan Johar looks sick, like highly anorexic and I am seriously concerned. All the negativity and jealousy has ruined his health evidently. His quest to make Alia the No. 1 Indian star has brought him nothing but haters and negativity.Btw who is this guy? Kjo's date? pic.twitter.com/oJmHkMtOOF — 🐦 (@Iwasamwill) October 5, 2024 Netizens react to Karan Johar’s viral photo One user wrote, “Karan Johar looks sick, like highly anorexic and I am seriously concerned. All the negativity and jealousy has ruined his health evidently. His quest to make Alia the No.1 Indian star has brought him nothing but haters and negativity.” “Man he looks very sick, hope he's doing well,” added another. One user commented on Reddit, “Even here he looks like he has done some nasha. As days pass he keeps losing weight.” Karan Johar in talks to direct big-budget web series Filmmaker Karan Johar has been seen exploring different mediums to spread cinematic magic among the audience lately. Interestingly, he is now all set to surprise the audience with something special on OTT. As per a source close to Karan quoted by ANI, the 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' director is likely to direct a big-budget web series. The "script is finalized, and production is slated to begin in early 2025." However, an official announcement for the project is still awaited. Meanwhile, Karan Johar's return to directing a feature film has been highly anticipated, especially after the success of his 2023 romantic drama, 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. On his birthday in May, he announced his next directorial venture. While the title of the much-anticipated film remains under wraps, the excitement surrounding the project is palpable.
05 October,2024 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBhumi Pednekar has had a phenomenal Bollywood journey as she transcended from being a casting director to a full-blown Hindi film star. In the last 9 years in the industry, her talent and versatility have helped her bag some great roles where she relentlessly proved her potential as an actor. She made her Bollywood debut with 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. In an old interview, she spoke about the insecurities she encountered about her appearance at an early age. Bhoomi loves her natural self byu/RajaHindustaani inBollyBlindsNGossip Bhumi Pednekar on embracing her assets In an interview with celebrity Chef Pooja Dhingra, Bhumi opened up on self-love. She said, “I only became confident after my 10th. When I was in school people would call me big b**bs Bhumi and I hated it. But now I really embrace my assets. I’m very proud of them. Whatever you’re born with, you should just love yourself. It comes with a lot of hating yourself.” When asked how she implements self-love, the actress added, “I’ve just reached this point recently. It has taken a very long time. I don’t think I’m still the most comfortable in my skin. It’s easier said than done. There are days when I’m extremely underconfident. I don’t want to blame my profession but there’s so much noise around us all the time. Being a girl is anyway so tough and being in a profession where your first requisite is to look a certain way.” Bhumi Pednekar’s acting front Bhumi Pednekar has completed filming for her highly anticipated web series 'Daldal' in which she will be seen essaying the role of a cop. She wrote on her Instagram stories, "Hands down one of my most complex characters. Am nervous! Had the opportunity to work with such sublime actors and creators on the show. We braved the Mumbai monsoons, shot in the toughest conditions and yet our spirits could never be dampened. Kudos to us all." The series ‘Daldal’ promises to be an intense, gripping story, in which Bhumi Pednekar's character, DCP Rita Ferreira, will embark on an investigation of a series of murders while dealing with her own past and present. Amrit Raj Gupta is the director of the series.
05 October,2024 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhen Taapsee Pannu brought the script for ‘Badla’ to director Sujoy Ghosh, she did not anticipate her co-star Amitabh Bachchan’s constant rehearsals would leave her feeling exhausted. ‘Badla’ was Big B’s second collaboration with Taapsee after the critically acclaimed ‘Pink’. The mystery thriller also featured Amrita Singh in a pivotal role. Taapsee Pannu nearly fainted due to Amitabh Bachchan’s rehearsals In an interview with Mashable India, Sujoy Ghosh recalled, “Sir (Amitabh Bachchan) has been a significant figure in my life. In this scene, he was rehearsing for what might have been the 16th or 17th time. Everyone else was exhausted and had dozed off; Taapsee had nearly fainted in a corner. But sir insisted, ‘Let’s do this,’ and kept rehearsing.” Ghosh added, “The film happened because of Taapsee. She originally brought the script to me, but I initially declined to direct it. Later, Akshay and Sunil approached me with the same project, saying they were making changes. I agreed to direct it on the condition that I could cast Amit Ji and rewrite the script. Once they agreed, I took on the project.” Taapsee Pannu on working with Amitabh Bachchan In a recent interview with ANI, Taapsee shared how Big B's terrific energy used to charge her up while performing. The actor said, "I really enjoyed looking into his eyes and performing because that man has some terrific energy in him when he's in front of the camera. When you look into his eyes and perform, I used to get charged up. It is amazing." About Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Badla’ ‘Badla’ revolves around a murder mystery, where Taapsee’s character becomes the primary suspect after she is found with her boyfriend’s dead body and money in a locked room. Amitabh plays a successful lawyer, who has to defend and save her by solving the mystery. Reportedly, the film is a remake of the 2016 Spanish film ‘The Invisible Guest’, which was directed by Oriol Paulo. The murder mystery has been widely shot in Scotland. It also stars Manav Kaul. The film is produced by Shah Rukh Khan under his banner Red Chillies Entertainment along with Azure Entertainment.
05 October,2024 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector Sujoy Ghosh has a penchant for thriller movies. Inspired by Hollywood or South Korean flicks, the director has come up with his own dish of desi suspense dramas. Interestingly, the director started his career in the Hindi film industry with the musical 'Jhankaar Beats' which turned out to be a hit. But he is best known for the path-breaking Vidya Balan-starrer 'Kahaani', which in a way changed the scenario of suspense dramas in the Hindi movie industry. Vidya Balan changed outfits in the middle of the road for 'Kahaani In an interview with Mashable India, Sujoy Ghosh shared the challenges he faced during the film's production due to a tight budget. He said “You have no idea. We didn’t have any budget to even afford a vanity van. We didn’t have the luxury of pausing shoot because we were on a tight budget. So, every time she had to change, we used to cover her Innova with a black cloth, in the middle of the road, and she used to change inside and come out for shoot.” About the Sujoy Ghosh directorial ‘Kahaani’ In the treasure trove of innumerable characters in the Hindi film industry, Vidya Bagchi and Bob Biswas surely hold prized possessions. These two characters were part of Ghosh's most commercially successful creation 'Kahaani'. The Bengali cast and crew, the alleys of Kolkata, the yellow taxis, and a bunch of secrets made up the world of Ghosh's cinematic vision. The film won several awards, including three National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. The film was so popular, that it came up with a spin-off (Bob Biswas) and a spiritual sequel titled (Kahaani 2) later. Sujoy Ghosh’s next to have Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan will be seen in Sujoy Ghosh's next film titled 'King'. It features Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist. Rumour has it that the film is inspired by the English language French production, ‘Leon: The Professional’ (1994). The original film revolves around a professional hitman who reluctantly takes in a twelve-year-old after her family is murdered by a corrupt official. The two form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protege and learns to be like him.
05 October,2024 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNatasa Stankovic has been in the news after her split from cricketer Hardik Pandya. It looks like she’s moved on and is now shifting her focus back to her career. After spending some time in Serbia following the separation, she returned to India for work. She’s already started filming her first project since the split, and some glimpses of it have been shared. Natasa Stankovic returns to work after split with Hardik View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) The details of the project haven’t been shared yet, but it's rumoured to be a music video. According to Pinkvilla, a source mentioned, “Natasa wants to put all her focus now on her work, and that is the reason for her return to India. She was recently spotted shooting for a dance number in Chandigarh and this will mark her first project after her separation from Hardik. She is being very selective about her work now and is giving it her all to make this one of the most amazing dance numbers to have come out in recent times.” Natasa was last seen on screen in the web series Flesh in 2020, and before that, she appeared in special songs for Jhootha Kahin Ka, Yaaram, and Body in 2019. After facing recent public attention around her personal life, she’s now ready to focus on her work again. Natasa Stankovic announces her divorce with Hardik Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya have formally announced their separation on 18 July, 2024. Months after speculation of their divorce, the former couple has announced the same. In a post, Natasa penned, "After 4 years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for the both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family." She further wrote, "We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness. We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time." About Hardik and Natasa: Divorce rumours started during the Indian Premier League 2024 when Hardik didn't post anything for Nataša's birthday. There were also reports that she deleted their wedding pictures, but the photos later reappeared, leaving many to wonder if they were ever removed in the first place. When Hardik and the Indian cricket team won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, everyone in the country congratulated them except Nataša, which fueled the rumours even more. He also arrived solo for the grand Ambani wedding that concluded recently.
05 October,2024 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt was spotted at DJ Alan Walker's show in Bengaluru, who has won a Grammy. On Saturday, several videos and photos of her waving to the crowd popped up on social media. Alia Bhatt surprises fans at Alan Walker's show In a video, Alia Bhatt walked onto the stage while the crowd cheered. She greeted them with, "Namaskara (Hello) Bengaluru. Surprise, surprise." She smiled and waved as her song "Chal Kudiye" from Jigra played in the background. In one photo, Alia and Alan posed together, standing close and smiling. At the event, Alia rocked a blue off-shoulder bodycon dress with heels, while Alan wore a grey hoodie, black pants, and a mask. In one picture, Alia stood next to Alan as he performed. Another shot showed her posing with fans for the camera. Alia Bhatt at Alan Walker's show, watch video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) alia bhatt in banglore for alan walker concert 🤍 pic.twitter.com/1uDZbJ9UxD — jigra era (@softiealiaa) October 4, 2024 Alia Bhatt at Alan Walker concert today in Bangalore 📸 pic.twitter.com/wbwXj5s8Wt — Alia's nation (@Aliasnation) October 4, 2024 Alia Bhatt's Jigra gets CBFC approval, runtime revealed Just before the release, it’s been revealed that the film has received a U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and has a runtime of 155 minutes. This info is on the CBFC website, where it confirms that Jigra has a U/A rating and a certified runtime of 155 minutes, or 2 hours and 35 minutes. More about Alia Bhatt's Jigra Speaking of 'Jigra', the film is directed by Vasan Bala and also stars Vedang Raina. Recently, makers treated fans with an action-packed trailer. In the trailer, Alia Bhatt takes on the role of Satya, a fiercely devoted sister who is determined to rescue her brother, Ankur, played by Vedang Raina. As the trailer unfolds, Alia's character embodies resilience and strength. One standout moment comes when her character declares, "Maine kabhi nhi kaha, main sahi insaan hu. Main sirf, Ankur ki behen hu." The film marks Vedang Raina's second appearance on screen, following his debut in 'The Archies' last year.' 'Jigra' also features a captivating soundtrack, including the popular track 'Chal Kudiye,' reuniting Alia Bhatt with Diljit Dosanjh. A recreated version of the classic song 'Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka' is also included in the teaser, showcasing Vedang Raina's vocal talent. Director Vasan Bala previously helmed films like 'Monica O My Darling', a crime thriller film 'Peddlers' and 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'.Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions, 'Jigra' is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala. (With inputs from ANI)
05 October,2024 10:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDurga Pujo has made Indians, especially Bengalis, proud by earning a spot on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. It’s the first Asian festival to receive this honour. As Durga Pujo approaches, here’s a list of Hindi films that capture the essence of the celebration. Enjoy these movies to get into the festive mood. Times when Bollywood captured the grandeur of Durga Puja Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniIn this film, there’s a traditional dance sequence titled Dhindhora Baje Re set during Durga Puja. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh dance in front of a Durga idol, with Bhatt in a red saree and Singh in a red anarkali. The scene stands out for its vibrant energy and family drama. Parineeta Adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, "Parineeta," directed by Pradeep Sarkar, is a love story set in 1960s Kolkata. The film captures the spirit of Durga Puja, featuring traditional rituals, glimpses of the famous Kumartuli idol makers, and the festive energy that takes over the city. With its colorful visuals and heartfelt music, the movie beautifully showcases Durga Puja in a way that stands out in Bollywood. Vicky Donor Even though the main story revolves around a Delhi boy, this film directed by Soojit Sircar gives us glimpses of Durga Pujo in Delhi. Ayushmann Khurana and Yami Gautam’s characters go pandal hopping, soaking in the festive vibe of the city. Devdas Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic film "Devdas" is famous for its stunning visuals and lavish sets. It features the celebration of Durga Puja at Paro's house, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, where the festivities are extravagant. The beautiful decorations, elaborate costumes, and moving dance sequences during Durga Puja really showcase the grand, larger-than-life feel of this classic film. Kahaani Durga Pujo plays a key role in this thriller starring Vidya Balan. The festival is not just a backdrop but also a metaphor in the story. Kolkata’s preparations for Pujo lead up to a dramatic climax on Vijaya Dashami, the last day of the festival. Lootera Inspired by O. Henry’s short story The Last Leaf, this Vikramaditya Motwane film opens with Durga Pujo celebrations. The scene captures the beauty of Bengal’s traditional folk theatre, Jatra, adding a cultural touch to the film.
05 October,2024 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVikramaditya Motwane's film CTRL, starring Ananya Panday, has just dropped on Netflix and is getting a lot of attention. Recently, the director talked about the possibility of sequels and revealed that his initial draft had a different ending. He explained that Nella’s revenge-focused ending didn’t quite fit with the story’s flow, especially with the limits of the screenlife format, so he decided to make some changes. Vikramaditya Motwane rules out Ananya Panday's CTRL sequel According to Hindustan Times, when asked if there could be a sequel where Nella goes after revenge, possibly without using the screenlife format, Vikramaditya Motwane seemed unsure. He said, "Maybe. I don't know. I don't buy into a sequel. I think in Nella's case, she's doomed. She's gone down that rabbit hole again." He feels CTRL should stay as a cautionary story instead of turning into a revenge-focused plot. Vikramaditya originally thought about a different ending for the film, where Nella’s story takes a revengeful direction. In the first draft, she aimed to get back at those who wronged her. However, the scale of the enemy she faced meant he had to choose between sticking with the screenlife format or moving to a more traditional ending. He mentioned that adding such a dramatic change wouldn't flow well with the story's structure, especially given the constraints of the format. He said, “That's the moment we realised, why would anyone in that right mind stream this or shoot this, what would be the screenlife element? So very quickly, that went out of the window.” About Ananya Panday's CTRL sequel Pegged as a cutting-edge thriller on our rising dependency on technology, CTRL shows Ananya as Nella Awasthi and Vihaan Samat as Joe Mascarenhas, a romantic couple who create content together and are loved by their Internet audience. However, their perfect online life takes a dark turn when they break up and Ananya gives the steering wheel of her life to a social media application named "CTRL". Opening up about her character, Ananya in a press note shared by Netflix, said, "My character Nella, is like any of us. She's caught up in a world dominated by technology and social media. CTRL explores how we navigate the fine line between our online presence and who we are in real life. Working with Vikram sir and Nikhil sir has been an incredible journey, and I can't wait for you to watch it on Netflix and uncover the connection between Nella and Allen." (With inputs from ANI)
05 October,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Ajay Devgn's statement of shying away from the shutterbugs can be seen as a mix bag of fact and fiction. While he has often chosen privacy, his public figure status inevitably grabs media attention. On Friday afternoon, Ajay, who had once spoken about the paparazzi culture, was photographed outside Mumbai’s Kalina airport. The 55-year-old actor was seen stepping out of his luxury SUV car dressed in a white T-shirt paired with black pants. He completed his look with sunglasses. Ajay, who is married to Bollywood star Kajol, stopped for the shutterbugs and waved at them before making his way to the airport. Details about where the actor is jetting off to was not shared. It was in 2023, Ajay addressed the paparazzi culture in “Koffee With Karan”, where the show's host and filmmaker Karan Johar, asked the star that his “daughter is in the zone of social paparazzi, does that drive you mad that the paparazzi is clicking her wherever she goes". To which, the actor replied: "Of course, she doesn't like it. We don't like it. But you can't change it, so you live with it. It is what it is, it doesn't matter." When asked by Karan why he is never papped at airport, Ajay replied "Because I don't call them". However there have been multiple instances when Ajay Devgan have been papped at airport. Earlier last week, Ajay and Kajol wished their nephew Danish Devgn and said that they were proud of everything he is becoming. Ajay wrote on his Instagram: "You've always had the fire in you... and it's been amazing watching you turn that spark into something unstoppable... Proud of everything you're becoming... Happy Birthday!" Kajol also took to her Instagram Stories, and shared a candid click with Danish. She wrote: "Happy happy birthday to this good man... can't call him a boy anymore... may your compassion always be ur superpower!" Danish is currently associated with Ajay-starrer upcoming movie 'Son of Sardaar 2'. The movie is a sequel to the 2012 action comedy 'Son of Sardaar', directed by Ashwni Dhir. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla. Talking about Ajay’s films, he will also be seen in “Singham Again”, “Raid 2” and “De De Pyaar De 2” in his kitty. 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
05 October,2024 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAnanya Panday has left movie buffs mesmerised with her performance in her latest release, 'CTRL', a gripping cyberthriller directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. In the film, Ananya plays Nella Awasthi, an influencer who, after a painful breakup, turns to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to erase her ex-boyfriend Joe from her life. While the story takes a thrilling turn with AI going out of control, Ananya shared how she handles breakups in real life. Speaking to ANI, Ananya revealed that, unlike her character Nella, she leans on her "real friends" when going through tough times, especially breakups. "I lean on my real-life friends only. As Nella proved in the film, it's not the best thing to rely on AI and all these digital things. I prefer to stick to physical friendships," she shared. The 'CTRL' actress also spoke about handling social media trolling, saying she's become more "thick-skinned" over time. "It affects me as much as it would affect any other person, but I think it also depends on the day. Sometimes I'm able to deal with stuff better, and some days it affects me a lot more. But in general, I'm a lot more thick-skinned than I was, and I don't let unnecessary, irrelevant voices reach me," she said. The movie marks her second OTT release this year, following her debut in the series 'Call Me Bae' in September. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film also stars Vihaan Samat, best known for his role in 'Mismatched'. The cyberthriller was released on October 4 on Netflix and is now available for streaming. 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
05 October,2024 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIHuma Qureshi, who is all set to appear in her next film 'Gulabi' gave fans an exciting update by announcing that the movie's filming is officially completed. Taking to her Instagram account on Friday, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actress dropped a picture from the movie giving fans a glimpse of her character. In the picture, Huma looks stunning in a beautifully detailed traditional outfit. Her face is partly covered with a bright pink colour, giving it a festive feel. In her post, Huma added a caption that read, "It's a wrap on #Gulabi... can't wait to show you all She is coming soon!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) Earlier, the actress, in a press release had opened opened up about her experience shooting for the film in Ahemdabad. "Ahmedabad has been an absolute delight for our shoot. The whole city has welcomed us with such open arms. I am loving filming here despite the heat in the city right now, the warmth of the people is making the shooting experience really memorable," she said. Gulabi is a powerful story that celebrates the strength and resilience of women. Set around a real-life event, the film shows the bravery of an auto rickshaw driver (played by Huma Qureshi) who became a symbol of change, inspiring women to take control of their futures. The film is directed by Vipul Mehta and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Vishal Rana. 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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