Actor, producer, and legendary screenwriter, Salim Khan celebrates his birthday on November 24. He was recently featured in the docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’ which offered an insight into his life as a person in showbiz, a husband to Salma Khan, and a father to superstar Salman Khan and his siblings Arbaaz, Sohail, Alvira, and Arpita. On his special day, we look at his and Salma’s love story. Salim Khan and Salma Khan’s love story In the first episode of ‘Angry Young Men’, Salim Khan recalls his early days of romance with Salma. He reminisced, “I could see her from my balcony. It started with us exchanging glances. She was about 17 years old in 1959 and I was 24. We used to meet in the evenings in the nearby lanes. Then her family pressurised Salma to either marry me or someone of their choice. Under those circumstances, I got married in 1964. In 1965, Salman was born. We didn't have much money and I was worried about work. So how would we manage? Since I needed money, I accepted anything. I did cigarette ads, clothing, shirts, I did everything.” Salim Khan and his relationship with Helen Salim fell in love with Helen, who is still considered one of the best dancers in Bollywood. Sharing his take on the changing dynamics within the family, Salim said, "I sat all the kids down and discussed it with them. I told them, ‘You won’t understand it now, but you will get it when you’re older. I am in love with Helen Aunty, and I know you can’t love her as much as you love your mother, but I want the same respect for her.'” His younger son Arbaaz revealed in the docu-series, "My mother never influenced us to think or say anything against our father. She had her troubles, but she never influenced us to think, ‘Your dad is like this,’ or, ‘This is what he is doing.’ Never." 'Angry Young Men', produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby, was released on August 20 on Amazon Prime Video. The docuseries, executive produced by Salman Khan, Salma Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao. It features personal narrations from Salim-Javed and insights from notable figures in Indian cinema.
23 November,2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali shared their thoughts on women's safety and Indian cinema at the 55th International Film Festival of India, Goa. Considering the power of cinema and how it can influence society and especially the young minds of the nation, the 55th International Film Festival India 2024 organized a panel discussion on women’s safety and Indian cinema. The panel also included Khushboo Sundar, and actress Suhasini Maniratnam and was moderated by Vani Tripathi Tikoo. Bhumi Pednekar feels safe on a film set While the conversation revolved around the portrayal of women on-screen and the safety of women in the workplace, especially on the film set, Bhumi pointed out how she found a safe environment while working on her debut film and all the following films after that. Bhumi Pednekar said, “My debut film was really very special because the film truly questions the status quo. Being born into a family that was fairly liberal, until I started working, I did not know about the sexism that exists in the workplace. Of course, my father was against my decision of joining the film industry because he felt it’s a big bad world. I wish he knew that the world of cinema and our film industry is really a great place to work. I feel more safe and protected when I am on a film set than anywhere outside.” Imtiaz Ali shares his take on the casting couch While the casting couch was also spoken about during the session, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is known for crafting powerful female characters in his films, pointed out an interesting perspective. Imtiaz Ali said, “One cannot increase the opportunity for themselves by compromising or giving in to the casting couch. There is no assurance that one will get a project based on that. Yes, there will be a lot of people who will come to exploit her, but her career might just also be compromised. If a girl can say no and stand up for her self-respect and dignity, that also helps her to earn respect. If a woman is ready to compromise, even I will think twice before taking the person seriously. I, as a director, also have to respect her to cast her. So, one should not be in that delusion that a budding actor can create opportunity by compromising. In reality, I have only seen the opposite of that.”
23 November,2024 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Preity Zinta, who is known for ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’ and others, is on her way to the IPL auctions. The actress is currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after her digital detox and is inviting recommendations from her Instagram followers for the players that she could pick for her IPL team. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared a video from the balcony of her hotel room. The video shows the skyline of Jeddah. She wrote in the caption, “Done with my digital detox ! Landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the IPL Auction. Watch this space for some amazing new announcements folks. Till then all recommendations for our new team are welcome. Bring it on #Ting #IPLAuction2025 #Saddasquad @punjabkingsipl”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) Earlier, the actress gave a shoutout to parents through a social media post for their sacrifice and their hard work. She took to her Instagram to share a picture of herself walking through the streets of Los Angeles, with their back facing the camera. She was seen holding hands of both her kids in the picture which was attached to an elaborated note. She wrote, “The last two weeks have been particularly difficult as Gene was travelling for work & I was holding fort doing mama duties which include – waking up the kids, getting them ready for school, packing their lunch box, dropping & picking them up from school, dinner & finally putting them to bed”. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will be next seen in ‘Lahore 1947’, a period drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. 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
23 November,2024 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS‘Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives’ star Bhavana Pandey, who is garnering fame for her stint in the Netflix reality show recently spoke about the impact close friend Shah Rukh Khan has had on her daughter Ananya Panday. Bhavana credited the Bollywood superstar for training her daughter and his baby girl Suhana in sports. SRK would train Ananya and Suhana in his free time In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Bhavana shared, “There’s so much to learn from him. And I am actually very glad that the children spent so much time around him because it’s not about being Shah Rukh Khan, it’s how he has been as a father to Suhana, Aryan, and now AbRam. And how he has been with my children. It’s been amazing.” She added, “Whatever free time he had, he wanted to train them, which was amazing. Sports, running, football, he used to do all the sports with the kids because I think he himself is a very active sporty person. Me and Chunky would get lazy for sports. Shah Rukh taught them the art of being competitive in a healthy manner which was beautiful and he used to always take their side over Aryan and the boys.” ‘Shah Rukh Khan is one of the best fathers’ On Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Ananya Panday revealed that she has grown up watching Shah Rukh Khan deal with fame quite normally. She says, “We didn’t even realise until he went and stood outside Mannat and we saw those thousands of people come. It was always like someone was like a father figure who taught us how to run on our sports days and practice Taekwondo with us. He was a very involved and present parent. The way he is with Suhana and AbRam and Aryan is amazing you know. He is one of the best fathers." About 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives' The third season premiered on October 18 on Netflix. It introduced three new cast members, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor; Shalini Passi, wife of Sanjay Passi, chairman of the PASCO Group; and Kalyani Saha Chawla, the ex-wife of Vishal Chawla. Since her debut on the show, Bhavana has garnered a strong fan following, with her personality being a highlight. Joining her are friends Neelam Kothari, Seema Sajdeh, and Maheep Kapoor.
23 November,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian rapper Badshah finally broke his silence on dating rumours with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The duo sparked dating rumours after they were seen spending time together in Dubai and they often share videos and photos on their Instagram whenever they catch up with each other. Last week, Hania attended Badshah's concert in Dubai, and they were seen hugging each other. Hania shared the video on her Instagram story. With the video, she wrote, "That's my beautiful friend. He's an absolute rockstar! Hero hai." Badshah reshared this story on his Instagram and wrote, "Sabko pata hai rockstar kaun hai (you)." Chad Rajput Badshah hugs Pakistan's most favourite actress Hania Aamir in public and entire Pakistan seethes in anger. pic.twitter.com/ZMgUxG78kY — Lord Immy Kant (Eastern Exile) (@KantInEast) November 17, 2024 Netizens had a mixed reaction to this video of the artists. Some fans were in support of them and commented. "India and Pakistan always come together in Dubai", some fans compared the two with the cartoon characters Gian and Shizuka while some Pakistani fans also seemed offended by the two's increasing closeness. Badshah and Hania's frequent meetups in Dubai They were previously seen together in April this year. The duo met in Dubai, and Hania shared a reel of the two having a fun time. Badshah and Hania both listened to songs and sang them in the funniest way possible. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hania Aamir 哈尼亚·阿米尔 (@haniaheheofficial) Hania had also posted pictures of the duo and captioned it "rescue arrived from chandigarh". In the previous post, Hania had mentioned that she has been going through a rough patch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hania Aamir 哈尼亚·阿米尔 (@haniaheheofficial) More about Badshah and Hania Aamir Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia popularly known by his stage name Badshah was previously married to Jasmine Masih for about eight years from 2012 to 2020. The ex-couple also has a daughter named Jessemy Grace Masih Singh born in January 2017. After his divorce, he was linked with Mrunal Thakur, and Isha Rikhi. The dimpled beauty of Pakistan, Hania Aamir has become a popular name in Hindi Television across India and Pakistan and is often regarded as the national crush of Pakistan. She is remembered for her role in Pakistani dramas 'Ishqiya', 'Titli', 'Dilruba' and 'Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha'. The actress made headlines for her recent project 'Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum' with Fahadh Mustafa. The stellar actress and internet sensation was also spotted at Diljit's concert. Badshah while talking to Sahitya Aaj Tak denied the dating rumours with Hania and said that they are just good friends with a deep connection. He further added that their relationship is often misinterpreted and people assume a lot of things. Another interesting thing to know is that both Hania and Badshah attended Diljit Dosanjh's concert at the O2 arena in London under the Dil-luminati Tour 2024. Diljit specially called Hania on stage and sang a song for her, he also mentioned her in the recap post of his tour. Badshah was also present in this concert and he came to the stage to hint at his upcoming tour in the UK. No matter what the rapper said it seems more than a mere coincidence that they both were present at the same place at the same time.
23 November,2024 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe internet has been abuzz ever since musician AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation recently. Surprisingly, a few hours after Rahman and his wife Saira broke the news about their separation, the 'Jai Ho' singer's bassist Mohini Dey also revealed the end of her marriage with Mark Hartsuch. As the two announcements came within hours of each other, netizens speculated about a possible link between Rahman and Saira's separation and Mohini's break up with her husband. Mohini Dey slams linkup rumours with AR Rahman Mohini took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "I've been getting a humungous amount of requests for interviews and I know exactly what it's about so, I have to respectfully turn each one down because I am not interested in fuelling into ABSOLUTE BS. I believe my energy is not worth spending on RUMOURS. Kindly, respect my privacy.” AR Rahman's son reacts to rumours about his father Earlier, AR Rahman's son AR Ameen took to Instagram and strongly condemned the "baseless" reports. "My father is a legend, not just for his incredible contributions, but for the values, respect, and love he has earned over the years. It's disheartening to see false and baseless rumors being spread. Let us all remember the importance of truth and respect when speaking about someone's life and legacy. Please refrain from engaging in or spreading such misinformation. Let's honor and preserve his dignity and the incredible impact he has had on all of us.," wrote Ameen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by “A.R.Ameen” (@arrameen) AR Ameen also shared an Instagram post on his story, that mentioned, "No link between Rahman, Dey divorce." AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation The news of Rahman and Saira's separation was initially shared through a joint statement issued by Saira's lawyer, Vandana Shah. The couple stated that their decision was due to "significant emotional strain" in their relationship. The Mozart of Madras married Saira in 1995 and shares three children--Khatija, Raheema, and 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. 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.
23 November,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Alia Bhatt's girl gang just got an adorable addition, who is her daughter, Raha Kapoor! Alia's best friend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shared a bunch of pictures on Instagram and wrote, "bone chuha". In one of the pictures, Raha can be seen enjoying her mother's girl gang. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akansha Ranjan (@akansharanjankapoor) Fans go crazy whenever they get to see the pictures of the little one on social media and now, they bombarded the comment section on new picture with love and blessings. A user wrote, "Raha" with heart emoticons. Another fan commented, "Simply luvable" with heart and fire emojis. Recently, another picture went viral of Raha where Ranbir can be seen holding her in his arms as he poses with one of the staff members. Raha looked super cute in a pink swimsuit and white headband. Alia and Ranbir tied the knot in April 2022, after several years of dating. Their daughter, Raha was born in November 2022. On Christmas 2023, Ranbir and Alia surprised their fans by making their first public appearance with Raha. Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie 'Alpha'. Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe and is scheduled for release on December 25. Alia's recent film, 'Jigra', hit theatres on October 11. 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
23 November,2024 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI’Qala’ actor Babil Khan is all set to return to the screens with Amit Golani's film, ‘Log Out’. The film is set to have its world premiere at ‘Mar del Plata International Film Festival’ in Argentina. Speaking about the experience, Babil shared, “I’m thrilled to see people finally witness Log Out. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this project, and I can't wait for the world to see it. I’m incredibly grateful that the film will premiere at such a prestigious festival. Working with Amit Golani Sir has been an incredible experience. His vision and direction pushed me to explore new depths in my performance, and I’m proud of what we’ve created together.” In ‘Log Out’, Babil takes on a completely different role, portraying a modern-day influencer navigating the complexities of digital fame. As his character rises to success in the virtual world, he soon becomes trapped by its darker consequences. With its modern-day relevance, the film promises to strike a chord with today’s digitally-driven audiences. Babil Khan is son of late Irafan Khan. He made his debut with ‘Qala’ and later went on to feature in ‘Friday Night Plan’ and ‘The Railway Men’. His roles in ‘Qala’ and ‘The Railway Men’ have been quite appreciated. Prior to this Babil worked as a camera assistant. Babil is also working with director Shoojit Sarkar for his next project titled ‘The Umesh Chronicles’. Babil Khan recently shared an old interview of his father, Irrfan Khan, and captioned it: "When Baba did this interview, I was very lost in life. I still laugh with joy at the honesty with which he said, 'My son is not figuring it out.' This was his response when asked if his children were figuring out their paths in life. 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
23 November,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs they complete 15 years of marital bliss, Raj Kundra penned a heartwarming note for his wife Shilpa Shetty and said that she makes every moment feel like a celebration to him. Raj took to Instagram, where he shared a video of the two dancing together. He captioned: “Happy 15th Anniversary to the love of my life. Through every beat, twist, and turn, we’ve danced through life’s challenges and joys hand in hand.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raj Kundra (@onlyrajkundra) He added: “You make every moment feel like a celebration, and I’m grateful for your love, faith, strength, and support. Here’s to many more years of love, laughter and dancing through life. Love you to eternity. Shilpa too shared a video on her Instagram, where the two are seen enjoying a carriage ride. She captioned it: “15 years and not counting… Happy Anniversary cookie. You make every ride worth it, even the scary ones. Here’s to many more adventures, rides and years.” It was in 2009, Shilpa got engaged to Raj Kundra, with whom she was co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals. The two married in November 2009. The actress gave birth to their son Viaan in 2012. The couple had a second child, a girl, on 15 February 2020 via surrogacy. On the work front, Shilpa began her acting career with the thriller “Baazigar” and is celebrated for her roles in films like “Dhadkan”, “Dus”, “Life in a... Metro”, and “Dostana.” She returned to the screen in 2021 with the comedy “Hungama 2”. Most recently, Shilpa appeared alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi in Rohit Shetty's series “Indian Police Force.” The actress will next be seen in the Kannada action film “KD – The Devil” directed by Prem. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Dhruva Sarja, Reeshma Nanaiah, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Jisshu Sengupta and Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. 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
23 November,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBhumi Pednekar went down memory lane as she talked about her debut film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and said that she became an actor in a time where the way she looked was secondary. “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, which released in 2015, was directed by Sharat Katariya. The film also stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sanjay Mishra and Seema Pahwa. The film told the story of a school dropout named Prem, who hesitantly marries an educated but overweight girl, Sandhya. However, the two come closer when they take part in a race, which involves Prem carrying Sandhya on his back “‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ is a very special film not just to me, but also the film connected so deeply with people that it’s still the first thing they come and tell me—that we loved you in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. That’s truly very special.” The film broke stereotypes with its authentic storytelling and questioned beauty standards. Bhumi added, “I think the film is special for all the reasons that have truly questioned the status quo. I think through my work I’m constantly trying to do that.” The 35-year-old actress said that she was taken by surprise when she did the film. “Even when Dum Laga Ke Haisha happened, I was so pleasantly surprised because I was like, here is a Hindi film heroine in a Yash Raj movie who is not going to look like any of the girls that they have cast in their films before,” she said. For Bhumi, the film’s success proved that talent is more important than appearance. “I fortunately became an actor in a time where the way I looked was secondary and what I gave on screen was primary. And I’m so, so fortunate to have had all these opportunities and just the platform.” 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
23 November,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Manoj Bajpayee, known for starring in critically-acclaimed indies such as "Gali Guleiyan", "Bhosle", and "Joram", on Friday said awards at international film festivals don't necessarily ensure that an independent film will be received warmly at home. The actor, said the glory of such award is short-lived unless it is Oscars. "No matter how big an award the independent cinema from our country wins outside, some film that brought recognition for the country, it has nothing to do with the corporates or the business of the film. This is the problem I have with the awards. Awards don't create value in an actor or director's life," Bajpayee told PTI on the sidelines of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here. "We receive an award, we party in the evening and forget the next day. But is that award getting me more films or are my films getting a good release? Is it helping me get a pay raise? No, it does nothing. An award's value lasts only for one night," he added. On Monday, Hansal Mehta shared a review of Payal Kapadia's Cannes Grand Prix-winning "All We Imagine As Light" by American news outlet The New Yorker and said that he has heard that no OTT platform has bought the film as of yet. Asked about Mehta's post on X, the actor, who has worked with the director on "Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar" and "Aligarh", said, "This is the truth. Hansal hasn't said anything that's not true." Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine..." is the first film from India in 30 years to be chosen in the official competition at Cannes and also to win the Grand Prix award. The Malayalam-Hindi film, an official Indo-French co-production, released in theatres across India on Friday. It is distributed by Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media. On the other hand, Bajpayee said if someone is an Oscar nominee, a whole new value is added to their name. "They are suddenly flooded with offers. Their pay becomes better. People start developing more interest in that talent. A lot of our independent films return to the country after receiving a lot of recognition at international film festivals. "But the moment they take the flight back and land here, there is no 'karta-dharta' (guardian) of that film. No one talks about the film, how it will be released or distributed. All this still remains in the dark. I've seen this. This is still happening," the multiple National Award winner said. 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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