Alia Bhatt has reacted to trolls who were targetting her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor for allegedly not paying attention to her at the recent event to honor Raj Kapoor. The actress liked a viral video on Instagram that showcased the caring side of Ranbir. This came after a video of Ranbir apparently ignoring Alia at the event surfaced online The two actors were part of the host family that arranged the grand event to honour the legacy of Raj Kapoor. Now, Alia Bhatt has come to the defense of her husband and liked a post that shows his caring side towards her. Alia Bhatt reacted to an Instagram Reel defending Ranbir Kapoor. The actress ‘liked’ a video titled, ‘The Ranbir Kapoor they don’t post about’. The video is a compilation of clips from Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary. In the video, Ranbir can be seen taking care of Alia and his older family members. The caption of the video reads: “The side of Ranbir that social media doesn’t show, they cut a 2-sec clip out of context and run a whole lot of negative PR with it. Meanwhile, this is the reality. It’s crazy to me how easily people can be fooled." Alia liked a fan-made reel saying, "The Ranbir Kapoor they don't post about"byu/Independent-160 inBollyBlindsNGossip Alia Bhatt's December dump On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared an array of pictures in which she can be seen having a great time. One of the pictures also shows her husband, Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor wearing a T-shirt with their daughter Raha's name. Another picture shows her playing the game of teen patti She can also be seen posing with Pandas and working out in the gym. She wrote in the caption, "Bits of here and there". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's work front Alia Bhatt was last seen in the film 'Jigra' that did not perform well at the box office. The film directed by Vasan Bala is currently streaming on Netflix. She is currently shooting for the action-packed film 'Alpha' co-starring Sharvari. The film is part of the YRF spy universe. Ranbir Kapoor, on the other hand, has wrapped the shoot of part 1 of the epic Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari. He also has Animal Park and Brahmastra 2 in his line up.
19 December,2024 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Atlee's much-awaited action drama film starring Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Keerthy Suresh is slated to hit the cinemas on Christmas. However, speculations are that the movie will face tough competition as Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 is still ruling the box office. Pushpa 2: The Rule had a worldwide release on December 5, 2024, and has collected over Rs 1400 crore. Atlee clarifies Baby John is not clashing with Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 Despite this mega clash, Atlee is confident of the success of Baby John and dismissed the idea of a 'clash' between the two films. At a recent press meet, the Jawan director provided a clarification on why he thinks it is not a clash. The director said, "It’s an ecosystem. Me and Allu Arjun sir are very good friends. We’re releasing Baby John in the fourth week of December, not head-to-head. So don’t call it a clash. There’s no conflict here. We’re aware that Pushpa 2 shifted from August to December, and we’ve planned our release around Christmas. We’re all professionals, and we know how to handle this." Atlee further shared the close bond between him and Icon-star Allu Arjun. The filmmaker said, “He congratulated me about the film and spoke to Varun. There’s great friendship and love in this ecosystem,". Varun Dhawan's support towards Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun Recently, when Allu Arjun was arrested, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan came forward to support the actor. While extending his condolences to the grieving family, Varun mentioned that it is unfair to solely blame one person for such an event. He said, "Har cheez ek actor apne par nahi le sakta hai. We can tell people around us. Jo hadhsa hua hai vo bohot dardnak hai, and I send my condolences, but at the same time blame mein sirf ek insaan par nahi dal sakta." Allu Arjun was arrested over a fan's death case in the stampede that occurred on the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. Baby John is directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee and his wife Priya under their banner A for Apple Studios in collaboration with Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studio and Jyoti Deshpande’s Jio Studios. The film also features a cameo from Salman Khan and is slated to hit the cinemas on the occasion of Christmas hoping for enormous success.
19 December,2024 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector Anees Bazmee’s son, Faizan Bazmee, makes his directorial debut with the short film Postman, featuring the renowned actor Sanjay Mishra. Speaking about the film, Faizan says, “The film follows the journey of a postman living in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), whose life is shaped by political unrest and personal struggles. One day, he receives a mysterious letter meant for him an event that changes his life in unimaginable ways. The story beautifully intertwines themes of resilience, duty, love, and the power of untold truths in a land overshadowed by conflict.” Faizan Bazmee heaps praise for actor Sanjay Mishra Reflecting on his experience as a debutante director working with Sanjay Mishra, Faizan adds, “This was my biggest project yet as a director, and while I was initially nervous about working with an actor as brilliant as Sanjay Mishra, he made the experience seamless with his incredible work ethic and commitment. Despite having a dupe, he insisted on performing the long-running sequences on the uneven ground himself. I feel fortunate to have worked with such an inspiring individual, and I hope he continues to motivate young filmmakers like he motivated me.” Faizan describes how the idea of the film struck him When asked how he came up with the idea for the film, Faizan shares, “The idea for the film came around five years ago when my close friend Shwet (the co-writer) and I were brainstorming ideas. It began as a simple story about a postman’s life but evolved into something far beyond what I could have imagined. Shwet and I expanded it into a feature film with many interesting elements. What excited me the most was the message: you might excel at your work, but can you deliver when it truly matters? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faizan Bazmee (@faizanbazmee) We decided to shoot the film only when we felt confident in doing justice to it. Eventually, we thought of creating a short version to capture the essence of the characters, mood, and feel of the story without revealing the entire plot. If audiences liked it, we could then develop the full feature film.” Faizan further mentioned in his post that the 13 days of the shoot were his best days.
19 December,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Khan has a way of making his birthday special for his fans. Come December 27, the superstar will mark his 59th birthday by unveiling the teaser of Sikandar, easily one of the biggest releases of 2025. With less than 10 days to go, we’ve heard that director AR Murugadoss, producer Sajid Nadiadwala and the film’s team are working across two set-ups to shoot the teaser. While Khan shot his portions at the SRPF Grounds in Goregaon, another set has been erected at Filmistan where a part of the first look has yet to be canned. AR Murugadoss An insider close to the production shared, “This is one of the biggest films Salman has worked on in recent years. The team is pulling out all stops to ensure the teaser lives up to the excitement. They have a standing set in Filmistan, where stuntmen will shoot an action set-piece over the next two days. Earlier this week, Salman canned his portions for the teaser. His character is introduced in a hyper-stylised way, as he, wearing a mask, enters the frame and the camera focuses on his eyes. Five other masked men join him in the frame. The sequence is being edited, and the team will fine-tune the teaser this week.” Sikandar, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, marks Khan’s maiden collaboration with Murugadoss, and is designed as an Eid 2025 offering.
19 December,2024 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuOn Wednesday, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from cricket after the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. After his announcement, fans of the cricketer took to social media to celebrate his journey in the sport. Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Prithviraj Sukumaran took to social media to thank the cricketer. Celebrities wish Ravichandran Ashwin Taking to Instagram Story, Ranveer wrote, "One of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you for the memories." Anushka Sharma who is currently in Australia accompanying her cricketer husband Virat Kohli also posted an Instagram story for Ashwin. "A lasting legacy," she wrote sharing a heartwarming video of the outgoing cricketer. Actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran also put up a post thanking Ashwin for his contribution towards the game. Sharing a picture of the cricketer, the actor wrote, "An all time great with the red ball! Thank you for the memories champ" Actor Nakuul Mehta also gave a shoutout to Ashwin. "End of The Carrom Ball Maestro Era. I have felt heavy all day. Some of the greatest moments of my life have been benchmarked by how we played at that time. Sachin's desert storm, Laxman and Dravid at Eden, Dhoni's six at Wankhede, Kohli chasing, Beating Aussies in their den and Ash wrecking havoc at Chepauk and saving us the blushes for the n'th time with the bat," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nakuul Mehta (@nakuulmehta) Nakuul added, "Ashwin's contribution to Indian cricket would truly be understood in the years to come. An absolute master and servant to the game. Thank you for making our lives so much richer with how you played and upheld the game. Can't wait to see you and DK analyse the game from the box." About Ravichandran Ashwin's cricket journey Ashwin made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies, marking the beginning of an illustrious career in red-ball cricket. He featured in 106 Tests, taking an astounding 537 wickets, including 37 five-wicket hauls, and scored 3,503 runs. Ashwin played 23 Tests against Australia, claiming 115 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 2.71. The 38-year-old also holds the record for the most wickets taken in a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, with 29 scalps during the 2020-21 edition. In the longest format of the game, Ashwin set numerous records that may prove difficult to surpass. He is the fastest Indian bowler to claim 350 Test wickets and ranks as India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 dismissals at an economy rate of 2.83. (with inputs from ANI)
19 December,2024 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZEE5's recently released crime thriller film Despatch has been garnering appreciation from everywhere. It follows Joy Bag portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee, a seasoned crime journalist, who, while chasing a routine scoop, stumbles upon a ₹8,000 crore scam that threatens his career and life. As he digs deeper into Mumbai's underworld, he faces personal and professional crises, including his strained marriage and the changing world of journalism. Shahana Goswami shares her experience of working with Manoj Bajpayee in Despatch In this intense thriller, Shahana shares the screen with the talented Manoj Bajpayee. In a recent conversation, Shahana opened up about her experience working with Manoj Bajpayee, highlighting their collaborative and seamless chemistry, and sharing insights into the process that made Despatch such an enjoyable and enriching experience for her. Shahana shared, "Working with such versatile and senior talent like Manoj Bajpayee and Kanu Behl could feel intimidating at first, and there might be a bit of hesitation or fear for anyone. But both of them are incredibly easy to work with. At no point did I ever feel that Manoj's seniority created any distance between us. He is just as much a child, discovering, learning, and building, as I am in that moment. Suddenly, there's no difference between us. So, when we did our workshops and worked on our respective characters, it made everything easier and more comfortable for all of us." Shahana Goswami essayed the role of Manoj's wife, Shweta Bag. Shahana Goswami is a versatile actress, known for powerful performances across both mainstream and independent cinema. She is known for films like Rock On!!, Zwigato, and RaOne. Shahana's acting prowess continues to captivate audiences, earning her acclaim for the authenticity and depth she brings to each role. Recently, she has been gaining widespread attention for her role in ZEE5’s Despatch, directed by Kanu Behl, where she plays Shweta Bag. More details about ZEE5's crime thriller film Despatch Despatch is directed by Kanu Behl, produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP Movies, and was released on the OTT platform ZEE5 on December 13. Kanu Behl is known for his critically acclaimed works such as Titli and Agra. The film was also screened at IFFI Goa and MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
19 December,2024 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in the Oscars race. The film, which had garnered a lot of anticipation after being chosen as India's entry, did not make it to the Academy's official shortlist. However, actor Sonu Sood asserted that the real award for any film is the love and appreciation of the audience. While speaking to the media at a press conference in New Delhi, Sood said, "Real Oscar is the audience who shower their love on the film. What matters is to make a place in the hearts of people, awards just remain confined to the shelves.." In September, the Film Federation of India, led by Jahnu Barua, selected 'Laapataa Ladies' from a list of 29 films in several Indian languages, including Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' and the National Award-winning 'Aattam'. Actor Sonu Sood, who is making his directorial debut with 'Fateh', has collaborated with Yo Yo Honey Singh for the track 'Hitman'. While sharing his working experience with Sonu Sood, the ace singer said, "So, when Sonu paaji came to me and said we have to make a song for Fateh, it reminded me of nearly sixteen years ago when I worked in a studio in Mohali. At the time, I wasn't a thing in Bollywood, but in Punjab, I was a successful music director who made really futuristic tunes." He added how Sonu recommended his name to other producers, "I showed him my Brown Rang, Angrezi Beat and other songs, and he said, 'Brother, your time will come, and Bollywood will come to you.' I asked him, 'It really seems that way to you?' Then, he went to Mumbai and referred my name to all the big music directors, producers, film directors, and filmmakers in the industry, saying there's a guy in Mohali who's creating amazing sounds. But nobody claimed it, nobody came. However, when people finally started coming, and Bollywood started happening, I met Sonu again in Bombay and told him that his vision had come true." "Sonu is a visionary and a brother who always helps others in difficult situations. He helps his own people, and the entire world knows he does a lot for people he doesn't even know. He risks all for others. So, rather than being a filmmaker or actor, a person who has dedicated his entire life to serving others has a heart that simply wants to serve people. I've seen it; he's always on the phone, helping someone. If people like him don't succeed, then who will?," he shared. Earlier, the makers shared the teaser of the film. Sonu took to his official social media handle 'X' and dropped the teaser clip. The teaser starts with the statement, 'Never underestimate a nobody.' It then cuts to a voiceover in which Sonu Sood is heard conversing with another individual, correcting that he killed 50 people on March 19, not 40. "You'll never find those ten bodies," he said and also added, "Bhagvaan unki atma ko shanti de" Sood while sharing the teaser wrote on X, "AA RAHA HOON...Action speaks louder than words. #Fateh! Brace yourselves for the biggest action-packed thriller!" Produced by Sonali Sood for Shakti Sagar Productions' and Umesh KR Bansal for Zee Studios, 'Fateh' is slated to release on January 10, 2025. 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
19 December,2024 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIPriyanka Chopra recently reshared a funny and relatable video featuring adorable babies. In the video, a group of cute babies can be seen laughing and playing, with the text “Where all your money go” appearing on the screen. One baby playfully points toward its stomach, while another is seen playing with their tummy. PeeCee reshared the adorable video on her Instagram stories. Lately, the Desi Girl has been very active on the photo-sharing app. Just yesterday, she shared a sneak peek of her pre-Christmas celebrations at home with her husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti, and their pets. However, it was the adorable photos of little Malti Marie that stole the show. In the first image, Priyanka sits next to her husband Nick, sharing a romantic moment. The couple looked charming, with the actress dressed in a stunning red outfit and Nick looking effortlessly stylish in a black suit. The Baywatch actress captioned the post simply with "Home." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) One of the pictures showed little Malti enjoying her playtime, melting the hearts of fans. The final photo featured Nick Jonas sporting a playful snowman headband, striking a fun pose as Priyanka's muse. A few days ago, Priyanka and Nick attended the fourth edition of the prestigious Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the event, the 42-year-old actress was honored with an honorary award for her remarkable contributions. Sharing images from the event, Chopra wrote, "Thank you for the wonderful honour, Red Sea Film Festival. Congratulations to all the winners and participants. Here’s to continually bringing the world of entertainment together." On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in the second season of the spy series "Citadel," directed by Joe Russo. In the upcoming action thriller, she will reprise her role as the fiery Nadia Sinh. Actor Richard Madden will also return as Mason Kane/Kyle Conroy. Joining them are Stanley Tucci, Leslie Manville, Ashleigh Cummings, Roland Møller, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Moira Kelly. 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
19 December,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAfter working together in films like 'Kaminey' and 'Haider', filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and actor Shahid Kapoor are all set to collaborate once again. The project will star Triptii Dimri as the female lead. Vishal Bhardwaj comes on board as director. On Wednesday, Sajid Nadiadwala's production banner shared an update about the project, revealing the film will hit the theatres on December 5, 2025. The film will go on floors on January 6, 2025. "#SajidNadiadwala presents a @VishalBhardwaj film! A spectacular cinematic journey begins on 6th Jan 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) Film releasing on 5th December2025@shahidkapoor@tripti_dimri23 @nanagpatekar @RandeepHooda @WardaNadiadwala," a post read on official X account of Nadiadwala Grandson. A while ago, Shahid took to Instagram and expressed his excitement about the film. "Every story has its time, and this one begins now. Shooting starts on 6th January 2025, and we'll see you in theatres on 5th December 2025," he wrote. Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda are also a part of the project. Details regarding the film's plot have not been disclosed yet. 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
19 December,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIPunjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who is set to perform in Mumbai on Thursday, has said that nothing or nobody can stop his shows from being held. On Wednesday, the singer-actor took to his Instagram and shared a video of himself singing and dancing inside a private jet. The video shows him enjoying a high life with friends having the time of their lives in the aircraft. He wrote in the caption, “Tomorrow Mumbai. Mahalakshmi Race Course. ‘Shut down shut down’, you just see. DIL-LUMINATI TOUR Year 24”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) Earlier, Diljit addressed the “conspiracy” that has been alleged against him over the spelling of the Indian state of Punjab. The actor-singer took to his X and spoke about the same. He penned a long note in which he also spoke about how English is a very tricky language, and can particularly cause trouble to those whose first language is not English. He wrote, “Punjabi. If I mistakenly didn’t put up India’s flag after writing ‘Panjab’ in a tweet then it becomes a conspiracy. In a tweet from Bengaluru, I forgot to mention the Indian flag after writing ‘Panjab’, it became a conspiracy”. He further mentioned, “If you write ‘Panjab’ instead of ‘Punjab’, it will remain ‘Punjab’. Panj Aab - 5 Rivers. Bravo, those who create conspiracy around the usage in a language of the Englishmen. You know what, I will write ‘Panjab’. How many times do we prove that we LOVE INDIA? Bring something new, or is creating conspiracy is what you get paid for? #Vehley”. Prior to that, the actor-singer declared that he won't organise live shows in India until the concert infrastructure in the country is sorted so that it makes it worthwhile for the attendees as well. Several clips of the actor-singer have gone viral on social media in which he could be seen talking about the need to improve the infrastructure for live shows in India. He said in one of the clips, "Here we don't have infrastructure for live shows. This is a source of big revenue, many people get work and are able to work here. I'll try next time that the stage is at the centre so that you can be around it. Till this happens, I won't do shows in India”. 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
19 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMain bhi Aamir Aamir Khan’s 2009 film 3 Idiots—a movie that egged people to train attention to their passion when picking a profession—served as inspiration for an entire generation. One among those who was moved by the narrative was OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal, who said, “The film changed my life. The film’s message, ‘Passion ke peeche bhago, paisa aa jayega,’ truly resonates with me. I believe that if you follow your passion, success will follow. That’s exactly what happened to me. Inspired by the movie, I pursued my heart’s calling, and that’s how OYO was born. It all began with a desire to create something new and innovative. My advice to entrepreneurs is simple: Don’t focus solely on making money. Chase your passion, and the money will follow.” Part two Thirteen years after the release of Cocktail (2012), producer Dinesh Vijan is gearing up for Cocktail 2, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Another report suggests the film will also star Rashmika Mandanna. The sequel, penned by Luv Ranjan, will also be a love triangle, like the original was. Kapoor and Sanon first collaborated for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, a film based on the growth of artificial intelligence and the field of robotics. This offering will be directed by Homi Adajania, who also helmed the original, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. Azmi upset Among the voices criticising the haste with which news relating to the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was reported is Shabana Azmi. Azmi, who co-starred with Hussain in Saaz (1997), shared online, “What is this rush to put out news on social media before confirming it? I’m deeply saddened,” she wrote, calling out certain sections of the media. Date with viewers Netflix has announced the release date for their documentary series on the Roshan family. The Roshans will provide insight into the family that gave the Hindi film industry names like Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and Hrithik Roshan. The series will dwell into the history of the composer, director, and the actor. Netflix released the official poster and release date on their Instagram account, with the caption, “Dive into the world of The Roshans through music, movies, and a bond that defines legacy. Watch The Roshans, arriving on 17 January.” Preity makes an appeal Drawing parallels with the manner in which Italy deals with rapists, actor Preity Zinta has urged Indian authorities to provide harsher punishments to those committing the crime. Yesterday, the actor took to X to re-share a tweet from the official handle of BRICS News. The tweet read, “Italy moves toward legalising chemical castration for rap*st and pe*ophiles. Do you agree with this?” Responding to it, Zinta wrote, “What a fantastic move! Hope @mygovindia also does something similar. It’s high time there is zero tolerance for such crimes.”
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