Ajaz Khan, the 'Bigg Boss' fame actor-turned-politician, contested the Maharashtra Assembly election from the Versova constituency. The actor-turned-politician received only 155 votes after the tally was announced. Surprisingly, the actor has a grand fan following of about 5.6 million on Instagram, but that clearly didn’t translate into votes. Notably, the number of votes Ajaz Khan received is about one-third of the votes that went to the NOTA option. The results show that the NOTA category received about 1,298 votes, which is significantly higher than the number of votes cast for Ajaz. Ajaz Khan struggled to breach 150-vote mark Fielded by Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), Ajaz Khan got a disappointing response, and his political debut has fallen flat, much like his earlier foray into politics during the Lok Sabha elections. Earlier, Khan had contested from the Mumbai North Central seat during the general elections, but he also met with a disappointing response then. Though Ajaz failed to turn his social media following into votes, the Versova constituency witnessed a fierce fight between Haroon Khan of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Bharati Lavekar of the BJP. The results declared Haroon Khan as the winner with a big margin of over 1,600 votes, while Ajaz Khan struggled to breach even the 150-vote mark. More about Maharashtra Elections 2024 The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) appeared to be stumbling, with its candidates leading in just 50 seats. The Mahayuti was leading in 222 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was leading in 53 seats. According to the Election Commission’s website at 3:30 pm today, the party position in the outgoing vote count is as follows: BJP 129, Shiv Sena 56, NCP 39, Congress 20, Shiv Sena (UBT) 19, NCP (SP) 12. As the state awaits the final results, a key question looms large: Will the state assembly have a Leader of the Opposition (LoP)? According to constitutional provisions, the post of LoP is granted to the largest opposition party that secures at least 10 per cent of the total seats in the 288-member assembly, which translates to 29 seats.
23 November,2024 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter veteran television producer Vinta Nanda slammed ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for his recent statement on women’s safety during the 55th IFFI International Film Festival in Goa, the Highway director has responded to the questions posed to him. Following Vinta's allegations, Imtiaz shared that he has been misunderstood. The filmmaker clarified that he hasn’t denied or disputed the numerous harassment cases. While sharing his clarification on his Instagram stories, he said, "Uh oh there seems to be a misunderstanding that I must clarify. I haven't denied or disputed the tons of harassment cases that Vinta ji and many other friends have spoken about; in fact these incidents are deeply disturbing and must be dealt with severely and consistently." “I was pointing out that it is doubly frustrating that the entire film industry, all those hundreds of men on every set who are otherwise remarkably well-mannered, get a bad name for the acts of a few. Of course, terrible things have happened and continue to happen and they are shameful - as an industry and nation, we should have a zero-tolerance policy towards them. We have to uphold our honour together and regardless of gender,” he added. What Imtiaz Ali said at IFFI Imtiaz Ali recalled how Kareena Kapoor felt safe on the sets of ‘Jab We Met’. He shared, “Kareena was ready for the shot and on the top berth in a railway compartment. She had to mumble in her sleep in the scene, and we needed extra lights on the berth. I asked her to come down until the crew members finished putting the light on. She said that I would keep lying there and they could just put the light on. “Three men went up and put it while standing on the lower berth where she was lying down. I asked her, ‘Are you sure and comfortable?’ She didn’t understand what my problem was. She said, ‘Abhi kon utrega aur phir chadhega!’ And that’s because she felt so safe with those three men hovering over her to put the light on. Nobody looked at her wrong in any way,” Imtiaz added. Vinta Nanda reacted to Imtiaz Ali's statement Nanda posed a note on her Instagram that reads, "“Imtiaz Ali should stop pontificating about what women face in the entertainment industry. Naturally, Kareena Kapoor is safe because she is privileged. And, he surely must know that the casting couch exists! Why has IFFI Goa selected him to speak on behalf of women? Is it to whitewash the truth? If men like him had the courtesy to abstain from speaking on a subject they have no experience about, one will believe that change is indeed taking place.” She wrote in the caption, “It’s shocking to see reports of @imtiazaliofficial making all sorts of statements about women’s issues on an important industry platform like @iffigoa With zero experience, he should have abstained from speaking instead.”
23 November,2024 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Suhana Khan has been rumoured to be dating Shweta Bachchan's son and Archies co-star Agastya Nanda. The duo has been rumoured to be in a relationship ever since they shared the screen in their debut film The Archies. Since then, the two have been spotted at various locations enjoying their time together. Now, today, on Agastya Nanda's birthday, Suhana Khan has dropped the sweetest and most adorable wish for her rumoured beau. Suhana took to her Instagram Stories and shared an aww-dorable picture of the duo, where they posed for a candid click. Suhana Khan's wish for rumoured boyfriend Agastya Nanda Suhana's Instagram Stories featured the duo posing for a candid click. In the picture, Suhana can be seen cutely pulling the actor's ear as she laughs her heart out, while Agastya makes a cute apologetic face. While sharing the picture, Suhana wrote, "Happy birthday," with a blinking eye emoji. In the picture, Suhana is seen wearing a bodycon tube dress, while Agastya is dressed in an all-black outfit paired with a beige jacket. The actress has her hair left open and accessorized her look with small earrings and a bracelet. Agastya added a dog tag to his handsome look. Though they are still tight-lipped about their budding romance, this picture has left us in aww over their chemistry. For the record, the Bachchan family and the Khan family share a great bond. On multiple occasions, Shah Rukh Khan has been seen greeting Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan warmly. Agastya and Suhana’s debut film Agastya and Suhana made their acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s directorial film The Archies, which also stars Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi Kapoor. The Archies follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton and takes audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion. Dot, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda are also part of The Archies. Agastya and Suhana’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Agastya is set to star in the film Ikkis, alongside legendary actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. Ikkis is touted to be a war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra and lived an exemplary life. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film is scheduled for release on January 10, 2025, under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. Suhana, on the other hand, will be seen in King, alongside her father Shah Rukh Khan and Agastya’s uncle Abhishek Bachchan.
23 November,2024 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor, 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
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