Diljit Dosanjh is on a spree, performing shows one after the other as part of his 'Dil-Luminati Tour' to 10 cities across India. On Friday, the ace Punjabi singer will perform in Hyderabad, and ahead of the grand concert, the Telangana government issued a notice to the organizers, outlining conditions to be kept in mind before he hits the stage on Friday, November 15. Telangana government bans songs promoting drugs & alcohol The Telangana government has issued a notice to the organizers stating that Diljit is not allowed to sing songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence in any way. That is not all—along with the basic criteria for songs he should perform, there are a few more conditions. This notice not only bars Dosanjh from singing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence but also restricts him from using children on stage. The notice has been issued by the District Welfare Officer of the Department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled, and Senior Citizens, Rangareddy, and also states that loud sounds and flashing lights during the concert are harmful to children. Reportedly, the authorities submitted video evidence of Dosanjh singing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during a live show at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi last month. Diljit’s performance in Delhi marked the beginning of his extensive 10-city 'Dil-Luminati Tour'. The tour includes stops in various cities such as Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Kolkata, among others. The singer launched the Indian segment of his 'Dil-Luminati India Tour' in the national capital on October 26. The tour is set to conclude in Guwahati on December 29. Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming projects Diljit Dosanjh has officially joined the cast of 'Border 2'. Varun Dhawan was also recently announced as a lead in the film, which also stars Sunny Deol. The sequel, set against the backdrop of the Battle of Longewala, is slated to begin shooting in October this year. The film is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and will be directed by Anurag Singh. 'Border 2' is scheduled for a grand release on January 23, 2026.
15 November,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOnce in a while, an actor comes across a role that resonates so strongly with them that they almost become possessive about it. For Chhaya Kadam, director Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light gave her that role. The actor was so enamoured by the character of Parvaty that she pitched hard for it. “At one point, I thought the role shouldn’t go to any other actor. So, I started listing out similarities between the character and me. I told Payal, ‘I am also from Ratnagiri. My father was a mill worker. We used to live in a MHADA building and now we live in a tower. Everything is the same between us.’ I even sang and showed her how people from Ratnagiri dance,” she laughs. Chhaya Kadam In the Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, Kadam plays a hospital staff member, who strikes an unlikely friendship with two nurses. She had complete faith in the story and in Kapadia’s vision. That it was the director’s maiden feature did not deter her. She reasons, “For me, the most important part is my character, then the story. I started my career with Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry [2013], which was his debut. I feel first-time directors work very hard on their film.” Payal Kapadia This may just be Kadam’s year. She began 2024 with Laapataa Ladies that saw her as the wise Manju mai, followed it up with Madgaon Express, and then had the Cannes win for All We Imagine as Light. The one thing common in all her outings is her characters’ feminist streak. She reflects, “I always liked characters that felt like one of us. I enjoyed films that saw the hero defeating the goons with one punch, but they never felt real. I was drawn to Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi’s brand of cinema. Now, it has become a habit to do work that I enjoy, and if we can give a social message, then nothing like it.”
15 November,2024 09:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThe teaser for Rahul Dholakia's upcoming film 'Agni' starring Pratik Gandhi and Divyenndu has been released. The film is set to release on December 6. On Thursday, Prime Video dropped the teaser of the film on its social media handle. The teaser starts with a burning building, followed by the fire brigade racing to the scene. It shows how the firefighters courageously try to extinguish the fire. At the same time, a voiceover echoes, "Ham agni ke upasak hai. Balidano se kab ghabrate hai. Jaan chidak kar apni har jaan bachate hai. Bhula do hame par yaad rakhna jwala mein jo jeete hai wo amar ho jate hai". Later, the teaser introduces the cast of the film, Pratik, Divyenndu, and Saiyami. It is a story of courage and sacrifice made by these firefighters. In Agni, Gandhi portrays Vithal, a fearless firefighter, while Divyenndu plays Samit, his brother-in-law and a police officer. "We are incredibly proud to present a film that not only celebrates the unwavering courage of firefighters but also highlights the profound collaboration between those who serve and protect our communities. The film goes much beyond action, exploring the bonds and conflicts that emerge when lives are on the line. This groundbreaking project has been masterfully helmed by the genius Rahul Dholakia and our prime stars Pratik and Divyenndu, who will surely leave the audiences worldwide intrigued," said producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in a joint statement shared in a press note. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the film features Pratik Gandhi and Divyenndu in the lead, with Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Udit Arora, and Kabir Shah in pivotal roles. 'Agni' will premiere on Prime Video on December 6. 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
15 November,2024 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIIn March, Amazon Prime Video had announced the mythological action film, Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues, with much fanfare at its event. The Shahid Kapoor-starrer, to be helmed by Kannada filmmaker Sachin B Ravi, was designed to be one of the streaming giant’s most ambitious productions from India. However, eight months on, we’ve heard that the project has been put on hold due to budget constraints and logistical challenges. Sources close to Ashwatthama, which was being produced by Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment along with Amazon Studios, reveal that its budget was initially pegged at over Rs 500 crore. Apparently, the budget began to balloon as pre-production progressed. An insider from the production team shared, “The project’s scale was enormous. The idea was to create something that could rival international fantasy-action films. Ashwatthama was supposed to be shot across multiple countries. But as we began working out the logistics and coordinating shoots across international locations, it became clear that staying within budget would be a serious challenge. Pooja Entertainment’s debt became another big factor.” Kapoor had begun his physical training for the film, which would be set in the present day, with the narrative blending in mythological themes inspired by the legendary warrior, Ashwatthama, from the Mahabharata. The actor is now said to be focusing on Vishal Bhardwaj’s film instead. A trade insider said, “Given the current state of the market, studios are being cautious about green-lighting mega-budget films. A project like Ashwatthama comes with a lot of risk.” mid-day reached out to Bhagnani, who didn’t respond till press time.
15 November,2024 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuBollywood couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are both from Delhi. From childhood to college days, they spent a significant time of their growing up years in the national capital. And to date, despite being moved to Mumbai years ago, the two continue to share a special bond with their friends and relatives from Delhi. Delhi-based art connoisseur Shalini Passi and her husband Sanjay Passi, who is the Chairman of Pasco Group, are one of the oldest friends of Shah Rukh and Gauri. During a virtual interview with ANI, Shalini opened up about her close ties with the Khan family, revealing her husband Sanjay and SRK studied together. "Sanjay (Shalini's husband) and Shah Rukh studied together. They both were in the same school and college. Also, my husband and Gauri were neighbours in Delhi...and then our sons also sort of grew up together. (SRK and Gauri's son) Aryan and my son Robin decided to go to the same universities and they are only six months apart...we all are so close," she shared. Recently, netizens dug out old pictures of Shalini after watching her stint in Netflix's show 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. One of the images featured Shalini and Gauri sitting together - all decked up in ethnic attire. Recalling the moment when the particular picture was captured, Shalini shared, "It's from my wedding festivities. Shah Rukh and Gauri had come for the wedding... the image is from Mata ki chowki...I met Gauri and Shah Rukh when I got engaged...It was a wonderful time. Happy memories." Shalini became a viral sensation after the success of 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives', which gave the audience a sneak peek into her personal and professional life. With her larger-than-life personality and vivid sartorial sense, she captured the audience's attention like no one else on the show. 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
15 November,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Rakul Preet Singh took a stroll down memory lane on Thursday celebrated in the country as 'Children's Day' and shared videos and pictures from her "bachpan." The Instagram video posted by the actor features adorable moments of Rakul as a child. The video also shows her in the company of her parents and other relatives. She captioned the post as, "Here is a piece of my heart , a gift that my family gave me on my wedding day and I wanted to share it with all of you . #bachpankiyaadein Childhood memories are always special. Hamesha haste raho, khelte raho and never lose the child within you .. Happy Children's day!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) Rakul's post is extremely cute. Even netizens would agree with this. As soon as Rakul shared her childhood moments, fans instantly chimed in the comment section and flooded the post with heartfelt reactions. "Lovely yaadien," a fan commented. "So cute," another user wrote. On the work front, Rakul will be next seen in 'De De Pyaar De 2' with Ajay Devgn. 'De De Pyaar De 2' is directed by Anshul Sharma, produced by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar and Luv Films' Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg.It will be released on May 1, 2025, coinciding with International Labour Day and Maharashtra Day. She was last seen in 'Indian 2' alongside veteran actor Kamal Haasan. 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
15 November,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will witness the world premiere of R. Madhavan's film 'Hisaab Barabar'. The film, which is directed by Ashwni Dhir, is scheduled to be screened at the festival on November 26 in Goa. As per the makers, in the film, Madhavan plays "Radhe Mohan Sharma, a meticulous railway ticket checker who discovers a small yet inexplicable discrepancy in his bank account. What starts as a minor issue soon spirals into a larger investigation, leading him to uncover a massive financial fraud orchestrated by a powerful banker, Micky Mehta (Neil Nitin Mukesh). As Radhe battles against systemic corruption, he also faces the complexities of his own personal life, realizing that relationships, unlike balance sheets, cannot be fixed with numbers alone." Kirti Kulhari is also a part of the project. Sharing his excitement on the film's premiere, director Ashwni Dhir in a press note shared, "I'm honored to present Hisaab Barabar at the 55th IFFI. This film is more than a thriller--it's a statement on the uphill fight for truth in a world clouded by deception. Through Radhe's journey, we explore the complexities of a common man trying to make sense of a world where justice often feels out of reach. I'm incredibly proud of our collaboration with Jio Studios and SP Cinecorp, and I hope Hisaab Barabar leaves audiences entertained, yet reflect on the battle between right and wrong." Jio Studio Presents a SP Cinecorp Production, Hisaab Barabar. Directed by Ashwni Dhir and Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Sharad Patel and Shreyanshi Patel. 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
15 November,2024 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Kajol penned a special post on Children's Day. Taking to Instagram, she wrote a note admiring the honesty of kids. "I love kids because they haven't lost their honesty and their love of life to life as yet. And that's what we are all aiming for after a point.. to be that free .. aren't we! To all kids who are mine and not.. wishing u all a very happy children's day.#happychildrensday #kidsrule #befree #lovemybabies," she posted. Kajol also dropped adorable pictures with her daughter Nysa and son Yug. She shared a video from the sets of her film 'Do Patti' as well. In the video, she can be seen interacting with kids while giving them her autograph. Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol was recently seen in 'Do Patti'.The film is directed by debutant Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon. The film is set in the fictional town of Devipur, Uttarakhand, where Kajol, who plays a fierce cop, is on a mission to uncover the truth in an attempted murder case. Kriti Sanon takes on a double role for the very first time, portraying twin sisters involved in the investigation, each hiding secrets that add to the unfolding drama. The film also stars Shaheer Sheikh, who plays Dhruv Sood, a character caught in a web of love and intrigue. It also marks Kajol's second collaboration with Kriti following their earlier film, Dilwale. 'Do Patti', produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti Sanon, is currently streaming on Netflix. 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
15 November,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor Health talk? Alfia Jafry, who featured in a TV show, posed alongside sports influencer Kiara Powar Date with dad Ananya and Chunky Panday were seen at a photoshoot in Bandra Best foot forward Abhishek Bachchan made a bunch of revelations at the music launch of his upcoming film where director Shoojit Sircar was also present. The men indeed made a statement with their sartorial choices
15 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamRap sheet on rapper Rapper-singer Badshah is facing a lawsuit from a media company for failing to honour payment terms agreed upon in the legal contract. The company claims to have completed all services relating to the production and promotion of the track, Baawla, featuring Badshah and Amit Uchana. However, the company has alleged that Badshah has not cleared the dues for those involved in the project’s making. The case is now with the Karnal district court, with the complainants stating that they turned to legal action after multiple reminders. Despite their efforts, Badshah has reportedly given only false assurances, deferring payment dates without releasing any funds. Hollywood calling Soundarya Sharma is set to make her Hollywood debut with John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski’s next. Thrilled about the new project, the Housefull 5 actor shared, “All I can say is, dream on; dreams do come true. The year 2024 is incredibly special. It started with Housefull 5, and now I’m paving my way in Hollywood. I had shot a few sequences almost a year ago for the same project, but I never like to talk much until it’s executed because I’m superstitious about it.” She shared pictures with Chad from her schedule in Los Angeles and France. “Due to the NDA, I can’t share further details regarding this project, but I will soon, as per the ideal timeline,” she added. Solo trip for birthday Sumbul Touqeer of Imlie fame recently took a solo trip to the Maldives to celebrate her 21st birthday in advance. She revealed that the experience gave her a sense of freedom. “There were so many memorable moments—from meeting locals who shared their stories to witnessing breathtaking sunsets—that I’ll never forget. But I think the most special experience was the feeling of independence and freedom. It gave me a new perspective on life and reminded me of how powerful it can be to trust yourself in unfamiliar situations,” said Sumbul. She returned feeling grounded with a clearer sense of direction. We get you, girl! Medium-rare roast Karan Johar recently posted a video where he playfully roasts Maheep Kapoor. In the clip, he jokingly asks if she feels threatened by Shalini Passi’s rising popularity on Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. Noticing the video, Shalini shared Karan’s Reel on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Love these two.” In Karan’s video caption, he wrote, “Have the Mumbai girls taken a leap? I grill Maheep! Who is no Meryl Streep but definitely an OG Bollywood wife for keeps. Hope you enjoy this roast, @shalini.passi.” And the drama continues. Janhvi on a roll Karan Johar has reportedly approached Janhvi Kapoor for a new Netflix film following the success of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), which received positive reviews. This project would mark another collaboration for Janhvi with the streaming platform. Through this film, Karan aims to explore her versatility with a fresh approach. Industry sources suggest that it will present Janhvi in a challenging role. “This project could showcase Janhvi in a new light, tapping into her talent in a unique way,” shared an insider. Kanguva leaks online Just hours after its theatrical release, the South Indian fantasy action thriller Kanguva, starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, was leaked online. According to reports, the HD version is now available on several piracy sites, including Telegram, Filmyzilla, Movierulez, and Tamilblasters. While the extent of its box-office impact is unclear, the film’s producers issued a warning via social media. Studio Green wrote, “Anti-piracy team on mode, so don’t leak any contents; your account may be suspended.” Anurag heartbroken Anurag Kashyap recently shared his disappointment at the abrupt shelving of his ambitious Netflix project Maximum City just days before pre-production. The adaptation of Suketu Mehta’s novel, intended as a three-part series exploring Mumbai’s vibrant life, held personal significance for Kashyap, who spent over a year developing it. He described the cancellation as a personal and artistic loss, speaking of “invisible censorship” that can limit creative freedom on streaming platforms.
15 November,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamActors Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao, who tied the knot on November 15, 2021, celebrate their wedding anniversary today. Patralekhaa spoke to mid-day during the release of her web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ about how she felt about being addressed just as Rajkummar’s girlfriend over the years despite being a seasoned actor herself. She also sheds light on her upcoming film ‘Phule’ with Pratik Gandhi, in which she plays the role of Savitribai Phule. Patralekhaa reacts to being known only as Rajkummar Rao’s girlfriend Patralekhaa asserts that being known as Rajkummar Rao’s significant other was the truth she made peace with. However, the bummer was that she was going through a difficult time as an artist that was beyond her relationship. She states, “It was a difficult time just maneuvering through things, not getting the right work. You are thriving in your personal life also because work plays a very important part. You earn that salary and you come back so that you can live a better life. Nothing of that scale was working for me. I think I could live through it because of my family. I was just determined that I had to navigate this. And also I don't like regrets.” Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa married in an intimate ceremony in Chandigarh. They worked together for the first time in Patralekhaa's debut Bollywood film 'Citylights' in 2014. Patralekhaa on her upcoming film ‘Phule’ Patralekhaa will be seen in the film ‘Phule’ with Pratik Gandhi. She plays the role of Savitribai Phule. Sharing an update on the same, she says, We have finished filming. They are in the post [production stage]. I've seen some of it and it looks really nice. I'm super excited for it.” She adds, “What phenomenal human beings, Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule. You and I are sitting here because of them today. Because they propagated education for the girl child. Jyotiba Phule was a true blue feminist. It's a lot that they have done and the film has tried to cover it, but let's see. I thought her blessings were with me while we were shooting for this.” 'Phule' is written and directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan.
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