Veteran actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda cut short his campaign for the MahaYuti in Jalgaon on Saturday owing to health concerns, prompting an emergency helicopter transfer to a hospital in Mumbai for immediate treatment. Initially, Govinda reported mild physical discomfort, but his condition rapidly worsened, and doctors advised an urgent transfer to a major hospital in Mumbai. His family and friends accompanied him during the transfer, and he received initial treatment upon arrival at the hospital. The actor hasn't yet released a statement about his health. Govinda was campaigning for MahaYuti candidates in Jalgaon's Muktainagar, Bodwad, Pachora, and Chopda. He returned to Mumbai after halting the event midway in Pachora. He had been actively participating in a roadshow where he urged citizens to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi by voting for the ruling alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). As per media reports, the actor experienced chest pain and discomfort in his leg and was rushed back to Mumbai by helicopter. This news comes a few weeks after Govinda accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning his gun in early October. The 60-year-old Govinda was injured on October 1 due to a gunshot wound from his own revolver. The incident occurred around 4.45 a.m. when he was cleaning the weapon before putting it away. Suddenly, the revolver slipped from his hand and accidentally discharged a bullet, which hit him in the leg. At the time of the incident, neither his wife nor his daughter were at home, and Govinda was getting ready to leave for an event in Kolkata. As he was taken to the hospital in Andheri, the news of Govinda's injury shocked the entire Bollywood, and many prayed for his recovery. The actor-turned-politician is a former MP and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in March this year.
17 November,2024 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSPlaying Mahatma Gandhi can be both, an opportunity of a lifetime as well as a huge responsibility. Surprisingly though, Freedom at Midnight creator-director Nikkhil Advani had only one demand from actor Chirag Vohra—that he shed weight. “When I met Nikkhil sir, he said, ‘Whether I cast you in the character of Gandhi or not is secondary. The first thing that you need to do is lose 15 kg,’” recounts the actor, who weighed 72 kg at the time. “I told sir, ‘If you cast me in the show, I will do whatever you ask me to do.’” With the aid of a dietician-approved meal plan, Vohra lost 16kg in approximately six months, before he reported to the set in January. While Advani was strict about the actor’s diet, he gave Vohra a free rein when it came to bringing Mahatma alive on screen. The actor, who is joined by Sidhant Gupta and Rajendra Chawla in the period drama that revisits the events leading up to India’s partition and independence in 1947, says the creator had immense faith in him as an artiste and let him do his own homework for the part. “Nikkhil sir worked on the show for four years with his writing team. Before going to the shoot, we actors also prepared a lot. But once we reached the set, sir said, ‘Let’s forget all the preparation. Let’s feel the moment and let the magic happen.’ From that, an artiste’s [instinct] emerges and it always goes in the right direction.”
17 November,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaFour releases in 2024 have kept Rajkummar Rao busy, but he is in no mood to slow down. Last week, the actor wrapped up the shoot of Maalik in Kanpur. What makes the Pulkit-directed film special for the leading man is that it marks his first out-and-out action entertainer. Rao’s two looks in Maalik—bearded (right) and clean-shaven (left) Exploring a genre for the first time requires intense prep. Sure enough, Rao started prepping for the action fare as soon as he wrapped up the shoot of his last offering, Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, in April. A source reveals, “Raj rigorously worked out to build a lithe physique. Jigra’s action director Vikram Dahiya was roped in to design the action set-pieces, and helped the leading man in his prep. While the actor has flirted with the genre earlier in Hit: The First Case [2022], this is the first time he will be seen doing action on such a massive scale. The film rolled in Lucknow in the last week of August, and since then, it was a straight three-month schedule as the unit filmed in Lucknow, Benares and Unnao. They shot a grand Diwali celebration scene in Brahmavart Ghat, lighting thousands of diyas. Their last leg was in Kanpur where they shot the protagonist’s wedding sequence, before calling it a wrap three days ago.” Maalik, also starring Manushi Chhillar, marks Rao’s second collaboration with Pulkit. If the actor-director duo’s maiden project was the historical drama, Bose: Dead/Alive (2017), their next outing hails from a different school of cinema. The source elaborates, “It has been designed as a massy offering. Rajkummar sports two looks in the movie—a clean-shaven one, and the other is a rugged, bearded look. His character transforms from a ruffian to a gangster. He has shot several action set-pieces that include using weapons as well as performing hand-to-hand combat.” Bengali superstar Prosenjit plays Rao’s mentor in Maalik.
17 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRA synergy of ideas can only occur when everyone is in agreement. However, in the case of the Vikrant Massey, Ridhi Dogra, and Raashii Khanna-starrer The Sabarmati Report, the team could not survive the clash of ideas. Producers Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul Mohan, and Anshul Mohan believed the first cut required changes, but director Ranjan Chandel did not share this opinion. So, Dheeraj Sarna, who also served as the dialogue writer, was brought on board. “It was an amicable parting, but I was hoping for an amicable solution,” says Amul. Initially slated for a May release, the film finally hit theatres on November 15. “After screening the first cut, we felt we needed to redo a few things and introduce some key elements. We wanted to enrich what Ranjan sir made. [Despite] the increase in the budget, Ektaa and I were keen to do it. We did try to get Ranjan sir on the same page,” he shares. Amul Mohan and Ranjan Chandel There have been rumours that Chandel left the project due to differences in political opinions for the reshoot, but Amul denies it. “Politics is not the driving force of the film. It is about narratives set by a new medium in India in the 2000s and how they changed the fabric of the nation. We didn’t have to reshoot much—just two to three key scenes driven by drama. Politically driven ideologies were never in contention.” He insists that the story focuses on the death of 59 people on the Sabarmati Express. The makers were acutely aware of the need to be sensitive to people’s sentiments, particularly as the unit included individuals from diverse communities. “We have tried to take everybody together and make this story happen,” says Amul. He adds that the team exercised caution while filming in Ahmedabad’s ghettos, where “anything could spark something in people’s minds. We put fake names of the movie on the clapperboards on the sets so no unnecessary attention was drawn to it,” he explains.
17 November,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRCalling him out! South star Nayanthara shocked everyone by calling out actor-producer Dhanush for refusing her an NoC (No Objection Certificate) to use footage from their hit film, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), for her upcoming Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale. The documentary is scheduled for release on her birthday (November 18). Dhanush reportedly sent her a legal notice seeking compensation over the use of a three-second clip without authorisation, demanding R10 crore. In her long letter, she revealed that after two years of battling with the actor for an NoC and awaiting his approval for the documentary release, the team decided to give up, re-edit, and settle for the current version. She wrote, “The vengeance that you have been festering against the film, my partner [Vignesh Shivan] and I, doesn’t just affect us but the people who have given their effort and time towards this project. This is an all-time low from you and speaks so much about your character. I wish you were half the person you portray to be on stage in audio launches in front of your innocent fans, but clearly you do not practise what you preach.” While Dhanush is yet to respond, his female co-stars Shruti Haasan and Nazriya Nazim, have expressed their support for Nayanthara. Working together again After Singham Again, Ajay Devgn has decided to collaborate with Akshay Kumar once more. During an event in the city, Ajay confirmed that he will cast Akshay as the lead in his next directorial venture. While he says it’s too early to share details, the two superstars have had an in-depth discussion. The actors have previously worked together in Suhaag (1994), Khakee (2004), and Insan (2005), among others. Akshay, meanwhile, has confirmed that he will begin work on Hera Pheri 3 next year with Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. Entering the DC world Entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe or DC Comics is every actor’s dream. Now it’s Indian-American actor Poorna Jagannathan’s turn in the world of superheroes. She has joined the cast of HBO’s drama series Lanterns, which is based on DC Comics’ Green Lantern. Poorna, known for her roles in critically acclaimed shows such as The Night Of and Never Have I Ever, will have a recurring role as Zoe, who is effortlessly confident and poised in any setting, even those where she stands out. Lanterns will be an eight-episode series. Action ready! She may not be the first to do an action film, but Sharvari, along with Alia Bhatt, is among the first to have her own action film, Alpha, in YRF’s spyverse. Sharvari plays a super-agent in the Shiv Rawail-directed film. “I love action as a genre, and I binge-watch action movies with my sister. I’ve always dreamed of doing stunts on screen. When Alpha came my way, I jumped at the chance,” says the actor, who put in her all for the role. She adds, “It was fun yet physically demanding. I’m giving it my 200 per cent and hope audiences love me.”
17 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAnurag Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, is all set to tie the knot with her long-term boyfriend and fiance Shane Gregoire soon. The couple got engaged last year, and now she is enjoying her bachelorette party with her besties, including Khushi Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida Ali, and others, in Thailand. Khushi Kapoor and Aaliyah shared a series of pictures, and the snaps are making us want to party hard. These pictures prove that the girls are having the time of their lives in Thailand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴋʜᴜsʜɪ ᴋᴀᴘᴏᴏʀ (@khushikapoor) Khushi Kapoor shares pictures In the series of pictures Khushi shared on Instagram, the bride-to-be, Aaliyah, was seen beaming as her girl gang ensured she had the best bachelorette. Another picture shows the entire gang posing against a beautiful backdrop, wearing stunning bikinis. One picture features Khushi posing in a pink bikini in front of a gorgeous sunset background. Another image in the carousel has a "No boys allowed" tag on the wall. The final slide is a short video clip of the happy girls. Aaliyah Kashyap shares bachelorette pics Not just Khushi, Aaliyah Kashyap also dropped a series of pictures. One story showcases the amazing and mouth-watering food they enjoyed, while another highlights cute props, including glasses, hairbands, and a "Dulhan" sash. The third picture captures beautiful old memories of the girls, and another shows her girl gang surprising her by decorating her room. Aaliyah Kashyap & Shane Gregoire wedding Reportedly, Aaliyah and Shane are planning a winter wedding. If a Filmfare report is to be believed, the couple will tie the knot on December 11. They are planning to get married at the Bombay Club in Mahalakshmi Race Course, Mumbai. A few days ago, the bride-to-be was snapped with her mother, reportedly heading for a bridal facial. In a video, Aaliyah shared that she plans to get two facials—one a month before the wedding and the other closer to the big day. Aaliyah Kashyap & Shane Gregoire engagement Aaliyah Kashyap got engaged to Shane Gregoire in May 2023. She announced the news to her fans through an Instagram post. "Soooooo THIS HAPPENED!!!!! To my best friend, my partner, my soulmate, and now my FIANCE! You are the love of my life. Thank you for showing me what real & unconditional love feels like. Saying yes to you was the easiest thing I've ever done, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, my love. I love you forever & always, Fiance (still can't believe I get to call you that AAHHHH)," she wrote in her post.
16 November,2024 09:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSharvari, a young promising actor in Bollywood reveals that her favourite genre is action! She is currently living her dream of doing an action entertainer, YRF Spy Universe’s next big film 'Alpha', with superstar Alia Bhatt. Touted as the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film, 'Alpha' is being produced by Aditya Chopra. Alia is headlining the project and both these girls play super-agents in the Spyverse film! Sharvari's dream to become an action star Sharvari wishes to work really hard to become an action star of India, if fate has it written for her. The young gorgeous actor says, “I love action as a genre and I binge-watch action movies with my sister. So, when I was offered 'Alpha', I jumped! In my head, I always wanted to do action as an actor. So, I’m getting to live my dream.” Sharvari recently posted photos from her workout where she is gearing up for the post-Diwali shoot of 'Alpha'. The actress captioned it, "Diwali Khatam.. Alpha Shuru! 💣💥#MondayMotivation" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharvari 🐯 (@sharvari) Sharvari’s equity has soared with two back-to-back hits in 'Munjya' and 'Maharaj'. She starred with Abhay Verma in the horror film and with Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan in the Netflix release. She adds, “I always believed that action stars have a really fun shooting experience because of all the stunts that they get to do. I’m now experiencing this feeling first hand and I have to admit that it’s supremely fun but physically so taxing. I’m putting in my 200 per cent and I hope people love me in Alpha! I want to become an action star soon and so, I’m going all in for it in 'Alpha'!” Aditya Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to make the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film into an action spectacle. 'Alpha' is being directed by the blockbuster global streaming series 'The Railway Men' fame, Shiv Rawail, which was also produced by YRF. Other projects from YRF's Spyverse Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the YRF spy universe is the biggest IP of Indian cinema today. All films of the spyverse 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Tiger Zinda Hai', 'War', 'Pathaan', and 'Tiger 3' have been blockbusters. Apart from 'Alpha', YRF Spy Universe’s 'War 2' is also on floors currently starring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani.
16 November,2024 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFor the third instalment in the Bhool Bhulaiyyaa franchise, makers went all out to ensure maximum audience presence by bringing in both Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan. Their dance jugalbandi in the song Ami Je Tomar 3.0 became the biggest highlight in the film. Madhuri, who has been selective about projects of late, says despite the length of the role, she took it up because it was something she hadn’t done before. Excerpts from a chat where she talked about bonding with Vidya Balan on set, and why she has been choosy about roles. Read: My role was short but pivotal Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has a mélange of characters – Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan and many more. Madhuri is credited with a special appearance in the film. Despite the short role, Madhuri says she took it up because she hadn’t played a ‘ghost’ before. “Anees bhai (Bazmee, director) had come home to narrate the script to me, and of course, there was the aura of Bhool Bhoolaiya 1 and 2. When I heard my role, I was very happy actually. This is something I've not done before. During my 40 years in the industry, there were so many different roles I've played, and I thought, my God, this is going to be something very different. I was very excited to be of the ghosts and never done that before again,” she said. “I think my role was pivotal because there are these two characters who are creating all the confusion, Manjulika and Anjulika, because nobody knows who the actual ghost is, and to create that kind of an aura, I think they needed a name which was like… maybe she is the ghost or maybe somebody else is. But people didn't guess till the end who the actual ghost was. I thought it would be fun to work with Anees bhai and the whole group - Kartik Aryan, Tripti and Vidya,” she added. Bonding with Vidya on set She has done plenty of two-heroine films in her career, and many of those films have had at least one iconic dance sequence – Dance of Envy (Dil Toh Pagal Hai), Dola Re Dola (Devdas), etc. Ami Je Tomar 3.0 with Vidya and Madhuri dancing together was the high point of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Madhuri says she got a chance to bond with Vidya this time as they had a lot of scenes together. “In Devdas, Aishwarya (Rai) and I had just one scene together. Even in Dil Toh Pagal Hai, we (Karisma and her) hardly had many scenes together. So, this is the first time I worked with someone where we had a lot of scenes together. The whole climax was shot and we were on the set together. I must say that she's someone I really, really enjoyed working with because she's such a brilliant actor herself. Whenever we did that scene in the little small room where we are laughing, playing those childish games, there were a lot of last-minute things we did in that and we were on the same page and it was wonderful working with her. She's such a good actor but also a very good person, very secure in herself and someone I really got along with,” Madhuri described. ‘I’m a free bird now’ Madhuri has taken up very few acting projects in the past few years, mostly owing to the pandemic and also because she was focused on her sons – Arin and Ryan. “The Fame Game was shot during the pandemic. Even Maja Ma was shot during that time. And my kids were off to college after that. I had taken it a little slow, but now I'm a free bird. My kids are in college and I have a lot of time. We are empty nesters. Now people will see more of me than they did. But, you know, I've kept working. I've never really taken a long breather. Maybe for films, I think after Kalank, people saw me on screen with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. I cannot tell you in detail, but I’m doing a series and a movie next year,” We were really looking forward to the second season of Fame Game, we say. “What a pity. Even I was very excited. But I don't know, things didn't work out,” Madhuri says.
16 November,2024 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Bohni BandyopadhyaySaba Pataudi, the sister of actor Saif Ali Khan and Soha, often treats fans with glimpses of her life on social media. Her latest Instagram post is a cute collection of family pictures, giving fans a beautiful look into her memories. Taking to her Instagram on Friday, Saba shared a series of nostalgic family pictures. The first picture shows Saba with her siblings, Soha Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan, along with their parents, cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi) In the photo, a young Saif is seen with his sisters, wearing a chequered shirt and glasses, while their parents smile proudly. The second picture is a black-and-white shot of Sharmila Tagore with her three children. Another was an adorable picture of Saif's kids from his previous marriage, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. The carousel also included cute pictures of Saif and Kareena Kapoor's sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan. Saba also shared a picture of the sibling trio, Saif, Soha, and herself, along with Taimur, Jeh, and Soha's daughter Inaaya. Other pictures in the post included a shot of Saba with Soha and her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, as well as a picture with Kareena Kapoor's sister, Karisma Kapoor, and her children, Samaira and Kiaan. The final slide showed Saba herself in a mirror selfie. Along with the pictures, Saba added a caption that read, "Childhood! Few moments of fun And love n cherished memories. Filled with happiness n love. Some captured by moi, Some taken, if im in them! Sharing the madness of being childish or children. My family n moi." Saba is the second child of cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore. Unlike other members of the Pataudi family, Saba keeps herself away from the limelight. A jewellery designer by profession, she lives in Bhopal. 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
16 November,2024 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is currently hosting the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss 18’ invited ‘Shark Tank’ fame Ashneer Grover to confront his claims about the actor demanding Rs 7.5 crore as a part of an endorsement deal. Ashneer’s reaction to Salman grilling him on national television has gone viral in no time. LATEST: SALMAN KHAN Bashes Ashneer Grover for his fake statement related to Endorsement. Apna Bhai aaj full form me hai! 🔥#SalmanKhan #Sikandar #BiggBoss18 pic.twitter.com/2dhHrflgMC — Its BALLU™💫 (@SalmansLegend) November 15, 2024 Salman Khan confronts ‘Shark Tank’ fame Ashneer Grover Salman Khan tells Ashneer Grover, “I heard you talking about me. You said, 'We have signed him for this much'. You also gave the wrong figures. So what is this double standard?” to which the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe replied, “The decision to make you brand ambassador was one of the smartest moves I made.” Salman continued, “The way you are talking now, the video of yours that I saw earlier, this attitude wasn’t apparent back then,” to which Ashneer explained, “Maybe in the podcast, it didn't come across correct.” Salman concluded by saying, “The way it is now, it is correct.” What Ashneer Grover said about Salman Khan In 2022, Ashneer, who was at a college event recalled signing Salman Khan as a brand ambassador in 2019. He shared, “When I approached Salman’s team, they told me that they would charge Rs. 7.5 crore, that’s when I started calculating. I had Rs 100 crore, I will give him Rs 7.5 crore, I will spend another Rs 1-2 crore on making the ad and I should also pay to the broadcasters, it’s a Rs 20 crore expense and I have Rs 100 crore. I didn’t know if I would get another round of investment, so I told Salman to decrease his price, and he agreed to do the ad for Rs 4.5 crore.” Salman Khan’s work front Salman was recently seen in a cameo for ‘Singham Again’ where he showed up as Chulbul Pandey. Salman is busy shooting for 'Sikandar' with Rashmika Mandanna. A.R. Murugadoss is directing the film. It is set to release next Eid. Besides that, Salman is all set to come up with 'Kick 2'. It will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
16 November,2024 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRiddhima Kapoor Sahni treated fans with an adorable glimpse of her niece and "popsicle" Raha, that is sure to melt hearts. Raha, the daughter of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, is already winning over fans with her cuteness, and this latest post is no exception. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Riddhima shared an adorable picture of herself with little Raha, who was wearing a blue cap and a mask. Although Raha's face wasn't visible, Riddhima's happy expression showed just how precious the moment was. Riddhima captioned the photo, "With my popsicle with heart emojis and the hashtag #BuabhatijiTime, while Raha's grandmother, Neetu Kapoor, shared the post on her Instagram story, adding "Awww" with several heart emojis. Earlier this month, Alia dropped an adorable picture on the occasion of Raha's second birthday. The picture showed Alia and Ranbir looking adorably at the newborn. Alia cradled baby Raha while Ranbir wrapped his arms around them. Sharing the picture on Instagram, mommy Alia wrote, "2 years today & how I already wish to turn back time to when you were only a few weeks old!!! but I guess that comes with the territory, once a parent all you want is for your baby to stay you baby forever...happy birthday our life .. you make everyday feel like birthday cake ." 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 fans by making their first public appearance with their little one. 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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