Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan has recently made his debut with the Netflix film "Maharaj". After receiving good reviews from both audiences and critics alike, Junaid has shared what his father thought of his debut film. In a conversation with Puja Talwar, Junaid opened up about Aamir Khan's reactions and mentioned that Aamir usually doesn't dislike anything he watches. Junaid shared, "I think he liked the film. But then again, he likes everything. As an audience, when he watches something, he wants to enjoy it, so he ends up liking it. Except for his own films where he’s not an audience." Junaid was further asked if he, like his father, is also a perfectionist and if he feels the pressure of carrying on the legacy. He said, “I don’t think so. Everybody has to do their own thing. Life pans out differently for everybody. I’m on this journey, enjoying myself.” Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra, "Maharaj" features Junaid, son of superstar Aamir Khan and producer Reena Dutta, in the role of the real-life 19th-century social reformer Karsandas Mulji. His debut comes almost four decades after his father burst onto the scene as a romantic hero in 1988's "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak". Earlier, in a conversation with PTI, Junaid said, "I don’t know about it being unconventional (debut) because YRF is a big banner and Sid sir wanted me (in the film). The story is inherently very dramatic. I have been doing theatre in Mumbai since 2017. Sid sir asked me to come and test for this film. I didn’t think of it as conventional or unconventional,” when asked if the film was an unconventional choice for a newcomer. Also starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari, and Shalini Pandey, the movie was previously scheduled to be released on Netflix on June 14. It is based on Saurabh Shah’s Gujarati novel of the same name. Junaid Khan had studied at the Los Angeles-based American Academy of Dramatic Arts for three years. Upon his return in 2017, he honed his skills on stage.
29 June,2024 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup fever is on as India is about to battle it out against South Africa tonight, and there is so much euphoria in the air. Parallel to this is the world of presenters who have been loved over the years by cricket fans. One of them is the iconic Mandira Bedi, who changed the game for women in the presenters' pool when she was appointed as the first female presenter by Sony back in 2003. Over the years, she achieved new heights by sticking to her presenter tag, and many of us have known her by that. This is nothing less than an achievement for the actor-presenter. In her latest chat with Curly Tales, Mandira Bedi spoke about her time as a presenter, getting appointed, and how the game was completely different two decades ago compared to today. While there was immense fame and love that came with the job, the tag also took some things away from her. Mandira recalls how being a presenter took a heavy toll on her acting career. She even recalls being told not to read any comments. “We didn’t have social media where you could see people’s comments at that time. We did have the internet, but not like now. Sony kept me away from all this. They said, ‘You are not allowed to know what people are saying’. They shut all that out for me. What I did learn from the cricket time is that there’ll be people who like you in life and then there will be people in life who won’t like you. So the ones who like you, be grateful for them and the ones who don’t, don’t try and please them,” Mandira Bedi said. Mandira also spoke about starting her journey in the world of sports. “In 2002, India beat England and made it to the semi-finals of a tournament called the Champions Trophy… Now, because I love cricket, I decided to travel to Sri Lanka to watch the match. So, I booked a ticket for myself and reached there…” she recalled. People at Sony were very curious to know why Mandira Bedi had spent her money to see the tournament because “at that time, they were flying celebrities down to watch the cricket,” and they had her in mind as someone who is actually fond of the game. In the same interview, Mandira also recalled how the presenting gig took a toll on her acting career, where she stopped getting acting offers. She was rather approached for anchoring and MC jobs only. It was almost like people had forgotten she could act. She recalls how after working for eight years as an actor and then taking the presenter job, she had to remind people that, “You have forgotten, but I know acting, I am an actor. I started my career as an actor.”
29 June,2024 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMasaba Gupta is expecting her first child with husband-actor Satyadeep Mishra. Today, the fashion designer took to her Instagram stories to talk about her skin condition, sharing that she is facing a lot of acne on her body that leaves marks behind. Masaba posted a cropped picture of her neck and shoulder, showing her marks. In the photo, we could only see one shoulder. She was wearing a white bathrobe and had a pearl necklace around her neck. While sharing the picture, she wrote, "Through my pregnancy, I've been getting a fresh bout of body acne that leaves a mark behind--every couple of weeks. I was troubled by it earlier, but I've just renamed them 'baby kisses' now. A reminder of the newness of creation maybe. But in case you are going through something similar, hormones can be wild. You are not alone (red heart emoji)." Sharing the news of their baby, Masaba posted on Instagram in April. She wrote, "In other news - Two little feet are on their way to us! Please send love, blessings, and banana chips (plain salted ONLY) #babyonboard #mom&dad." Masaba and Satyadeep tied the knot in January 2023. Her wedding was attended by her mother Neena, her father and former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards, and step-father Vivek Mehra. During an interview with Twinkle Khanna on the Tweak India YouTube channel, Masaba opened up about her feelings growing up as a child of celebrity parents. She also mentioned that there was a common misconception that she would inherit a substantial fortune from her father. Masaba was previously married to producer Madhu Mantena. They got married in 2015, and in 2019, they parted ways. Satyadeep was earlier married to Aditi Rao Hydari, but the couple separated in 2013. Masaba Gupta was seen in the semi-fictionalized show 'Masaba Masaba', which showcases the life of fashion designer and actor Neena Gupta's daughter Masaba on screen, following her unique background, diverse worlds she straddles across fashion and family, and her foray back into the dating world. It came out with two seasons on Netflix.
29 June,2024 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPanchayat actor Pankaj Jha recently took a dig at Mirzapur star Pankaj Tripathi and called him out for romanticizing his struggles. Now, Tripathi has hit back at Jha for the remark and said that he never tried to glamorize his hardship and struggles. Tripathi also shared that he never said he would tie a gamcha (towel) on his waist and sleep outside Andheri station. In an interview with India Today, when Pankaj Tripathi was asked about Jha's comment, he reacted by saying, "I never romanticized my journey or struggles. Yes, I did mention that my wife used to earn while I looked for work. I never said that I would tie a gamcha (towel) on my waist and sleep outside Andheri station. I had a good and happy life when we moved to Mumbai. I have never tried to glamorize or seek sympathy from it." “We live our own journeys and fight our own battles. When you read or hear these stories, some may get inspired. And even if they don't, that's not an issue. One has just to live their own lives the way they want," the Mirzapur star added. While continuing, Tripathi said that he takes inspiration from Om Puri, Irrfan Khan, and Manoj Bajpayee, "I have also been influenced a lot by Om saab (Om Puri), Irrfan, or Manoj bhaiya (Manoj Bajpayee). I have definitely taken inspiration from them. Similarly, some may be motivated by my journey or someone else’s. We are all on our journey and if someone may connect with some part of it, not necessarily in terms of acting and art but in any way," the Mirzapur actor remarked. When asked if such allegations by colleagues hurt him, he said, “Not at all. I am not someone to get hurt. All this noise doesn’t affect me at all.” On the work front, Pankaj Tripathi will next be seen in his much-anticipated series Mirzapur Season 3. Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment, Mirzapur Season 3 is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer. It boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chadha, Meghna Malik, and Manu Rishi Chadha. The ten-episode series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on July 5.
29 June,2024 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJim Sarbh made a comment without naming any actor, which got him into trouble. In a conversation, Jim called out some actors who exaggerate about the amount of work they have. When Sarbh’s comment went viral, netizens started assuming that he was talking about his Padmaavat co-star Ranveer Singh. This garnered Jim a good amount of hate, and he has now decided to clear things up. The Made in Heaven star took to his Instagram and posted a long statement. He wrote, “I find this almost absurd to have to clarify, but since folks are running wild with the videos and the articles: Nothing I said refers to Ranveer Singh. The video byte being shared is from Made in Heaven season 2 promotions, 5 whole years since Padmaavat came out. 5 years.” He further shared that he respects Ranveer and his comment was not directed at Singh. “I only had lovely things to say about Ranveer as a co-actor—look it up. I still do,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jim Sarbh (@jimsarbhforreal) Sarbh continued, “Also: it is not an attack on process. I love process, and I love actors. The video is making fun of actors who exaggerate their process. I'm sure you've all met people who talk about their work more than do their work. Can't wait for the next article or video shooting off my shoulder.” While posting his statement, the Gangubai Kathiawadi actor captioned it, “I usually don’t respond to speculative videos and articles because they’re boring and I assume people know better. Of course, just like some of you, I assumed wrong. Too many people have forwarded me things, and now journalists/interviewers are ‘identifying’ me as a ‘critic’, despite me never having mentioned anyone at all, let alone @ranveersingh. @ranveersingh (kiss emoji)...‘Spiders’ by System of a Down.” What Jim Sarbh said: In a recent conversation with The Quint, Jim Sarbh said, “There are all those actors who are like ‘You know, I was so stuck in my character that I had to get mental therapy for weeks after.’ I was like ‘shut up bro. You didn’t even know your lines on the day, what nonsense.”
29 June,2024 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe cast of 'Welcome To The Jungle' will soon travel to Kashmir for the shoot of the new schedule of the film. As per the information obtained from the team handling the PR of the film, 'Welcome 3' will be shot in Kashmir for a month. The film features Akshay Kumar alongside renowned names such as Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Suniel Shetty, Johnny Lever, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Dev and singers-brothers Daler Mehndi and Mika. Ahmed Khan has come on board to direct the film. The film is the third installment of the hit franchise 'Welcome' which starred Feroz Khan, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. The second instalment, titled 'Welcome Back', was released in 2015. Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay and Katrina in the second part. Both films were helmed by Anees Bazmee. 'Welcome 3' will arrive in theatres this December. The third part was announced on Akshay's birthday last year with a promo. Sharing the video, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Khud ko aur aap sab ko ek birthday gift diya hai aaj (Have given a birthday gift to myself and you all). If you like it and say thanks, I'd say Welcome(3) #WelcomeToTheJungle. In cinemas, Christmas - 20th December 2024. Welcome 3." The video features Akshay and the gang performing an acapella routine. 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
29 June,2024 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium in Vile Parle witnessed an extraordinary gathering of the who’s who of the music and film industry today for the grand launch of the book 'SVARSVAMINI ASHA,' a tribute to the legendary singer Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle. The event, graced by the presence of Asha Bhosle herself and her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, was inaugurated by Shri Mohan Bhagwat. The launch event was a celebration of Asha Bhosle's unparalleled contribution to Indian music, capturing her journey and achievements. Eminent personalities from the industry, including Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Bharati Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam, Ashish Shelar, Ashok Saraf, Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Suresh Wadkar, Sudesh Bhosle, Shruti Bhosle, and Harish Bhimani, among many others, attended the event to honor Asha Bhosle. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat released a book called ‘Swarswamini Asha’ on the iconic singer Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan Asha Bhosle. The book (Rs 1200 to be in bookstores in the coming week) is a collection of 90 pieces by 90 writers, complemented by photographs capturing the essence of Asha Bhosle. Shri Mohan Bhagwat, in his address, lauded Asha Bhosle’s immense contribution to Indian music and culture, highlighting her versatility and dedication that have inspired generations. Asha Bhosle expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love and support, sharing anecdotes from her illustrious career and her excitement about the book. Sonu Nigam addressed Asha Bhosle as his guru, sharing that he laid his foundation in music under her guidance. Singer Sonu Nigam stated at the outset, “Today we have learning apps. When we did not have these though, we had Asha-ji and Lata-ji... teachers and the guru-shishya tradition.” In a touching gesture, he washed her feet with rose petals and rose water to convey his respect. Jackie Shroff gifted Asha Tai a plant as a symbol of making the earth green again. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) The event concluded with a musical tribute to Asha Bhosle, featuring performances by renowned artists, creating an evening of nostalgia and celebration. 'SVARSVAMINI ASHA' is published by Valuable Group.
29 June,2024 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Kareena Kapoor Khan, currently vacationing in London with husband Saif Ali Khan and their children Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, recently shared sun-kissed pictures from her getaway. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, Kareena shared a series of pictures where she looked stunning. In the first photo, she appeared radiant under the Sun, wearing black sunglasses with her hair flowing freely. She sported a white swim set paired with linen pants. Another picture showed her posing in front of a mirror in her beach attire, captioned 'The Italian selfie'. Fans are eagerly awaiting more glimpses from her beach adventures. Earlier on Thursday, the 'Jab We Met' actress Kareena posted a series of stunning pictures from her vacation. The actress looked stunning in a teal monokini, with her hair down and stylish black sunglasses. Among the four pictures, the second one stands out as especially adorable. In the photo, Saif Ali Khan accidentally photobombs the shot. He appears shirtless, wearing navy blue shorts and black sunglasses. Kareena captioned the photo, "For me it's the one with the photobomber," accompanied by two smiling faces and red-heart emojis. As per the latest buzz, Kareena and Ayushmann Khurrana have been roped in to star together in ace director Meghna Gulzar's new film 'Daayra'. "Meghna Gulzar is in advanced conversations with Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor Khan for the film. It's a hard-hitting film that warrants the presence of actors with the calibre of the cast she has decided upon," a trade source said. The film will be produced by Junglee Pictures. However, an official announcement regarding the project is still awaited. She will be seen in Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'.'Singham Again' also stars Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. 'Singham Again' is the third instalment of the super-hit franchise. 'Singham' was released in 2011, starring Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. She also has Hansal Mehta's 'The Buckingham Murders'. 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
29 June,2024 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Vidyut Jammwal was last seen in his film 'Crack'. He had also produced the film. He recently reflected on the financial losses he incurred after the film failed to perform at the box office. He revealed that he lost 'crores' after the film tanked at the box office. However, he recovered the losses in just three months by taking necessary measures to mitigate losses. The first thing he did to recover losses was to join a French circus. Vidyut's 'Crackk' hit the theatres in February this year. The film managed to earn Rs 17 crore at the box office. The budget of the film was Rs 45 crore. This was a consecutive second box office dud for Jammwal after his spy thriller IB17 which was co-produced by him. The film earned Rs 29 crore against a budget of Rs 40 crore. In an interview with Zoom, Jammwal spoke about the financial loss he incurred and what measures he took to recover them. "I lost a lot of money (because of Crackk’s failure). The most important thing for me was, how will I deal with it. With losing money comes a lot of advice. People who’ve lost money in the past and friends who really care about you… It was important for me to disconnect from all the advice. After the release of Crackk, I joined a French circus and spent about 14 days with these elite human beings.” He continued, “I spent time with this contortionist. A contortionist is someone who can make their bodies reach certain levels which are nearly impossible. So, when I’m watching a contortionist, in my head, it’s like, ‘Oh my God, how can somebody be like this’. I’m the smallest person in that room when I’m in a circus like that. I spent some time with those guys, and by the time I came back to Mumbai, everything had calmed down.” Jammwal said that three months after the film's release he was debt-free and had friends asking him how he did it. "When I came back, I sat down and thought, ‘Okay, I’ve lost so many crores, now what do we do?’ And I have to tell you, in three months, I’m debt-free. It’s a miracle.” Directed by Aditya Datt, Crackk also featured Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi and Amy Jackson.
29 June,2024 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Friday, the team of the upcoming film 'Bad Newz' arrived in stylish outfits for the trailer launch of their film. Headlining the event was Vicky Kaushal, who caught the attention of guests with his new eyeball-grabbing hairdo. Dressed in a denim jacket, black pants and stylish black t-shirt, Kaushal set the tone for the evening with his cool sophistication. Triptii Dimri walked into the event in a jet blue-black dress embellished with glitter work. Her appearance added a touch of glamour and captured the essence of a Bollywood diva. Ammy Virk, who headlines the Anand Tiwari film with Vicky Kaushal, brought his own charm to the occasion, dressed in a checkered coat paired effortlessly with denim jeans and a crisp white shirt. The trailer of the comedy film had everyone in splits. The film narrates the story of Triptii Dimri's character getting impregnated by two men at the same time. hilarious situations arise as Ammy and Vicky's characters battle out to be the real father of the to-be-born kids. While the trailer reflected on the amazing chemistry between the trio, their off screen chemistry was also loved by paparazzi. At the trailer launch event, the paparazzi were busy clicking pictures of the lead actors. As Triptii Dimri was invited to give her solo shots, Vicky Kaushal was seen being the perfect gentleman. The actor sat down on the floor patiently waiting for his turn to get cilcked. As he sat on the floor waiting, he also cheered for Triptii and indicated her to take her time. This gesture by Vicky won the hearts of netizens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) A rare comedy inspired by true events, Bad Newz explores the comedic side of a rare pregnancy phenomenon, heteropaternal superfecundation. The film unfolds with Saloni (played by Triptii Dimri) discovering that she is pregnant with twins from two different fathers, Akhil (played by Vicky Kaushall) and Gurbir (played by Ammy Virk). This unimaginable scenario sets the stage for a series of sidesplitting and heartwarming events that make for an unforgettable cinematic experience. Bad Newz trailer was release today. The trailer promises a laughter riot. What caught our eye was Katrina Kaif's poster and Vicky Kaushal being possessive about it. Backed by a talented ensemble cast, the film is slated for a July 19 release.
29 June,2024 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentProducer Vashu Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment has been in the news lately after his production house was accused of non-payment of dues and improper treatment of crew who worked on their films. Now, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari has said that the veteran film producer owes over Rs 65 lakh to crew members who worked on three of his films- 'Mission Raniganj', 'Ganapath' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. According to a report in PTI, Bhagnani's company Pooja Entertainment owes Rs 33.13 lakh to Mission Raniganj' director Tinu Desai. The production house owes Rs Rs 31.78 lakh to over 250 set workers who worked on movies like 'Mission Raniganj', Tiger Shroff's 'Ganpath' (2023), and Akshay Kumar and Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'(2024), Tiwari added. In a complaint filed on March 19, 2023 to Indian Film & Television Director's Association (IFTDA), Desai said he worked on 'Mission Raniganj' from February 2022 to October 6, 2023 (the release date of the film) and the amount to be received as per the contract was Rs 4,03,50,000 and he has only received Rs 3,70,36,092 so far. A written complaint was filed by the director of 'Mission Raniganj' regarding non-payment of his dues of Rs 33.13 lakh from Vashu Bhagnani last year in March. "We've been following up with Pooja Entertainment but still they haven't made the payment. They have said by July end they will clear the dues," Tiwari told PTI. According to FWICE President, IFTDA has written multiple letters to Pooja Entertainment but they kept delaying the payment. In February they sought time to pay citing Jackky Bhagnani's wedding via an email dated February 20, 2024 to IFTDA and later they didn't reply. After FWICE wrote them a letter in March 2024, they again sought time to make the payment saying they would do so after the release of their film, 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', again that has not happened," Tiwari said. "This is unfair what they are doing, they are leading a luxurious life, and when it comes to paying the dues they are making excuses. In their latest email, they have said they will clear the dues by July end but if they don't do so then our workers will not work on any of their films," he added. About 200 to 250 workers, who are part of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union, are yet to receive payment of Rs 31,78, 327 from Pooja Entertainment, Rakesh Maurya, a union leader, claimed. "There are three to four categories of workers who construct a set, they usually receive somewhere between Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,400 per day. The pending dues of a single worker could range between Rs 10,000 to 20,000 or more," Maurya of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union, told PTI. They have about 48,000 daily wage workers in different departments like set department, lightmen, and spot boy. FWICE general secretary Ashok Dubey told PTI, "The workers are helpless. The artist receives money first, but not our workers. It is heartbreaking to see the condition of the workers in the industry; they don't have job guarantee here. Even when they get to work on a project, they don't receive the money on time. They have to wait endlessly for months to get their hard earned money." Last week, several crew members accused Pooja Entertainment of non-payment of dues and laying off the majority of its staff. In a media statement, Bhagnani had said people claiming Pooja Entertainment is yet to clear their dues must engage in a conversation with the banner. "If there are people who claim that we owe them money, they should come forward and talk to us. Do they have a proper contract with Pooja Entertainment? Have they filed a case regarding this? There are so many ways to sort this rather than ranting on social media," he had said dismissing reports that his production banner was shutting down.
29 June,2024 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
