Baby John, Varun Dhawan's recently released film, was released in theatres today. The approximately 3-hour-long film is now ruling the hearts of everyone. The movie, which stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi alongside Varun Dhawan, has fans going crazy. X has now declared their verdict about Baby John, and not to our surprise, people have loved Salman Khan's cameo in the movie. Fans hail Varun Dhawan starrer While sharing what they feel about the action thriller, fans have reacted and hailed his performance. An X user, while praising the movie, wrote, "Watched the movie #BabyJohn and it was worth it. The acting as well as the story was amazing." "Wtf is the last scene??🥶🥶🥶 Double role hmm???? #BabyJohn title track is the soul of the film; it's the best material #VarunDhawan," another one wrote. A crazy fan wrote, "IPS Satya Verma 😭🔥 here we go! #BabyJohn can't express how it feels watching you on big screens @Varun_dvn THIS PART OF MY LIFE IS CALLED HAPPINESS FR." Salman Khan’s cameo steal the show While talking about Salman's performance in the film, one wrote, "Bollywood walo kuch sikho, kya baap level ka cameo hai bhaijaan ka, totally Paisa Wasool, main sirf cameo dekhne hi aaya tha." "Didn't want the movie to end 😩 wanted to see more of Satya Verma. #BabyJohn #VarunDhawan," another one wrote. MC Stan's vocals on Salman Khan's entry in the movie Baby John.🥵 pic.twitter.com/IEB2KHmPBj — FEROZ (@Feroz2_O) December 25, 2024 Salman's eyes are enough to make the public crazy. This was the best part in the entire Baby John movie salluu😭❤️.#BabyJohnReview #SalmanKhan #BabyJohn pic.twitter.com/qcQ1azWy4w — Ayat khan (@Ayatkhan001) December 25, 2024 “Salman Khan’s swag + action = God Level Performance 🔥🔥🔥 Absolute treat for fans! #BabyJohnReview #SalmanKhan #BabyJohn,” a review read. Whereas another X review read: “Pure Mass From #SalmanKhan. A commercial entertainer with a good screenplay, action, humor, romance, and sentiments. The film is a good choice to watch with family in theaters. The film has all the essentials of a Varun starrer – father-daughter relationship #BabyJohnReview.” Mid-Day’s review of Baby John Meanwhile, Mid-day has also reviewed the film, and a part of our review reads, “Keerthy Suresh is adequate as Meera. Her love story with Varun is enjoyable, but they have no visible chemistry. Varun tries everything – dance, romance, action, fatherly emotions, social and moral wokeness, but Salman Khan steals the claps and whistles in his 5-minute action scene at the end. Shows that the younger stars still have a long way to go.”
25 December,2024 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEntire country has been a witness to the fallout between Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar that became the hottest topic of discussion. Soon enough their movie Dostana 2 fell apart and was eventually shelved. Turns out after a long time of differences and cold times, the two have decided to come together for a fresh film where Kartik will reunite with Producer Karan in a movie that will be directed by his Satyaprem Ki Katha director. The movie in question brings back Aaryan to Rom Coms and is titled Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. Kartik Aaryan Reunites With Karan Johar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Kartik Aaryan, Sameer Vidwans, and Namah Pictures in a collaborative post on Instagram shared a teaser that has Kartik in a voice over explaining how his last three relationships fell apart but he will do anything to make the fourth one work. The teaser is 34 seconds long and is very quirky in its presentation. The captions confirms it is a rom com and rumours recently have defined the film as an action love story. As for Aaryan, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri marks his return to the genre after trying his hands in multiple genres. Sharing the announcement teaser of Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri on Instagram, Kartik in the caption wrote, “Mummy ki khaayi hui kasam, yeh Mumma's boy poori karke he rehta hai! Tumhara RAY aa raha hai RUMI. Super excited to return to my fav genre Rom-com #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri. The biggest love story coming to cinemas in 2026.” About Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri The film, slated for a 2026 release, has already generated immense excitement as its quirky motion poster gives us a glimpse into the world of this upcoming love story. Following the resounding success of ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha,’ the actor is once again teaming up with Namah Pictures. With Dharma Productions joining hands, the collaboration just got bigger and better. Helmed by Sameer Vidwans, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri is scheduled to commence production soon and promises to take cine-goers on an entertaining journey. This love story will release in 2026. There is no release window revealed for the same and we are yet to find out who will be playing the female lead in the film.
25 December,2024 07:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKriti Sanon dropped a series of pictures from her Christmas celebration, and one picture from the entire carousel that stole hearts was of Santa Claus. Yes, you read that right — it was Santa Claus who stole the entire spotlight during Kriti's celebration because he was none other than former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, playing Santa Claus. The man who became the Santa of the entire country by bringing the World Cup home has now dressed like one for his daughter Ziva. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) Kriti Sanon’s Christmas dump Along with Dhoni, another person who joined Kriti's Christmas celebration was her rumored boyfriend Kabir Bahia and his family. In the pictures that Kriti shared on her Instagram, she gave a peek inside the celebration. In one snap, she was seen posing with MS Dhoni, who brought the holiday spirit to life in a Santa costume. Another picture has Kriti posing in front of a Christmas tree, looking absolutely cute in a Santa hat. While Kriti's carousel didn’t have any pictures with Kabir, he shared a family portrait featuring the whole group — his parents, brother, MS Dhoni, Sakshi Dhoni, their daughter Ziva, and, of course, Kriti, seated beside Kabir, holding his arm and leaning in close. Who is Kriti Sanon’s rumored boyfriend, Kabir Bahia? Kabir Bahia is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism, according to his LinkedIn bio. He studied at Regent’s University London, specializing in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kabir completed his initial education at Millfield School in England. He is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, who owns Southall Travel, a leading travel agency based in the UK. Reportedly, Kabir was born in 1999 and Kriti in 1990, making her nine years older than him. Kabir and Kriti were reportedly introduced by the latter’s sister, Nupur Sanon. Kabir was also part of her birthday vacation in Greece. Kabir is a sports enthusiast and is well-connected with Indian cricketers like MS Dhoni, Krunal Pandya, and Hardik Pandya.
25 December,2024 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAnushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are currently in Australia due to the latter's cricket schedule. Soon after R Ashwin's cryptic comment about the couple's PDA, the couple was snapped as they went out on a Christmas Day date. The pictures of Virushka that went viral show them strolling the streets of Melbourne sans their children, Vamika and Akaay. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted in the streets of Melbourne😍Credit :- @/swapnilsonyy#ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma pic.twitter.com/VVpmMaqYQu — 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrognxvirat) December 25, 2024 While Anushka was seen wearing a printed black T-shirt paired with beige pants, Virat was snapped wearing blue pants with a dark-colored tee. In the video that has gone viral on X, the couple can be seen enjoying a quick snack as they spend time together. Virat will be playing the Boxing Day Test match against the Aussies in a game scheduled to kick off on December 26. Ashwin's comment on Virat Kohli This intimate date came just a few days after R Ashwin seemingly made a dig at Virat's on-field PDA. Ashwin recently appeared in an interview and answered a question regarding comparisons in temperament between him and Virat. While speaking on the Sky Sports Podcast, Ashwin said, "I wanted people to know me for who I am because, a lot of times, Ashwin’s picking up a wicket, and Virat Kohli is all over the place. He’s just jumping about, and people very often tend to believe that Ashwin’s the one who’s absolutely serious and Virat’s the one who’s having all the fun, which is why somebody asked me the question: ‘Why are you serious all the time?’" Ashwin on ViRushka PDA "My answer to that, in the first place, is I’m never a serious person. But when somebody is clobbering me and I have the ball in my hand to win a Test match for my country, my mind is ticking, because I’m in the process. So, very often, you don’t see me picking up a five-wicket haul and pushing across a kiss through the blade of my bat to my better half sitting in the dressing room or in the hospitality box. I felt like a lot of who I am got diluted in the fact of what I’ve become," he further added while talking about Virat's approach to acknowledging Anushka. Virat and Anushka haven't reacted to Ashwin's comment so far.
25 December,2024 05:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJust how fast the night changes! It has been exactly one year since Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt introduced their baby princess Raha to the world. Now, one year later, Raha is all grown up, wishing paparazzi "Merry Christmas" and blowing flying kisses at them! Today, on the occasion of Christmas, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt continued their traditional Christmas lunch, but this time, they brought Raha for a special photo op. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Raha wishes everyone ‘Merry Christmas’ In a video that is now going viral and making everyone gush over Raha's cuteness, Alia can be seen requesting the cameramen stationed outside the venue to keep their volume low so that Raha wouldn’t get scared. Moments later, Ranbir brought Raha out of the car, and we were treated to a heartwarming moment sure to brighten anyone’s day. Dressed in a beautiful white frock, Raha Bhatt Kapoor wished everyone "Merry Christmas" in the sweetest voice. She also waved at the paparazzi and, as the family headed inside, said goodbye and blew flying kisses, leaving everyone enchanted. Alia’s early Christmas celebration Alia Bhatt, who was recently seen in the theatrical release Jigra, had kicked off December by installing a Christmas tree at her home. Her celebrations started early this year, and she shared a video on her Instagram Stories showcasing a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The tree was adorned with ornaments bearing the names of her family members: husband Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha, who turned two last month. She captioned the video, "And it’s up." Last night Mahesh Bhatt hosted a Christmas bash and Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor along with Raha reached their. About Kapoor family's year-ly Christmas parties December holds a special place in Alia and Ranbir’s hearts, as they actively participate in the Kapoor family’s customary Christmas celebrations held at Kunal Kapoor’s residence. Kunal, the elder son of late actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal, hosts the annual gathering, bringing together the entire Kapoor family. Last year, during the Kapoor family's Christmas celebrations, Ranbir and Alia had revealed Raha’s face to the media and the world for the first time. Ranbir and Alia, who tied the knot in 2022, welcomed Raha in November of the same year.
25 December,2024 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is all geared up to celebrate the festival of joy. Ahead of Christmas, the actress took to social media to share a glimpse of her stocking. She revealed that the content in the stocking made her feel more naughty than nice. On Wednesday, the desi girl took to Instagram Stories to share a photo of her personalized Christmas stocking. The stocking, adorned with her name at the top, was filled with treats wrapped in stylish black netting. Beside hers, fans noticed another stocking belonging to her daughter, Malti Marie. Adding a playful twist to the post, Priyanka joked about the stocking’s contents, writing, “This stocking stuffing is definitely giving naughty, not nice…” accompanied by a laughing emoji. She also tagged her husband, Nick Jonas, in the post. Priyanka Chopra's pre-Christmas prep A few days back, Priyanka dropped glimpses of her pre-Christmas moments with Nick, Malti Marie, and their furry companions. One snapshot captured a sweet romantic moment between Priyanka and Nick, with Priyanka looking radiant in a red-and-white ensemble and Nick dashing in a black suit. The actress captioned the post with a simple yet heartfelt, “Home.” Other photos offered a glimpse into the family’s festive cheer. One adorable picture featured little Malti embracing her sporty side as she played with a bat. Another showed her happily immersed in her toys. In a third snapshot, Malti enjoyed a scrumptious meal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra's work front The actress is currently gearing up for the second season of 'Citadel', where she will reprise her role as Agent Nadia. In the action thriller, she will return as the fiery Nadia Sinh. She recently wrapped the shoot of the action-packed series. 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. Priyanka recently wrapped up filming for the upcoming season in London. In addition to Citadel, she has two highly anticipated projects: The Bluff and Heads of State, co-starring Idris Elba and John Cena. On the other hand, Nick Jonas has been touring the US with his brothers, Joe and Kevin Jonas. (with inputs from IANS)
25 December,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBaby JohnDirector: KaleesCast: Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna I’ve been hooked to the Nain Matakka song from Baby John since it released, and it’s probably the only thing I enjoyed during the 2 hour 41 minute runtime of this film. That and two kickass scenes featuring Rajpal Yadav. He delivers one heartfelt monologue about how perpetrators of crime against women mostly go unpunished in this country. In another, he holds his ground against gundas who ask the ‘comedy’ to get out of their way. “Comedy is serious business” – Yadav’s response extracts applause in the movie hall. What is Baby John about? If you have watched Vijay starrer Theri, then you already know the story. People who have watched Atlee's 2016 Tamil film say this is a frame-to-frame recreation, although Baby John’s makers have denied that. I haven’t watched the original, so I went expecting to see Varun Dhawan try something new – this is his first out-and-out action film. I wish the script and direction was as flawless as Varun’s dance moves in the song Bandobast. Varun Dhawan-Jackie Shroff face off lacks punch Jawan director Atlee has produced this film and there’s the ‘save the women from the goon’ trope in place alright. Jackie Shroff plays a formidable villain – his transformation is remarkable but the age gap between the hero and the baddie is too evident, which makes it difficult to take their clash seriously. With Varun declaring he is a Gandhiwadi cop who comes with ‘Good Vibes Only’, we long for the menace and intensity required to match a heartless goon like Babbar Sher (Jackie Shroff). Unfortunately, that never happens. In Singham Again, the interaction between Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff feels sincere – in Baby John, even though Varun executes much more heroic acts, his face-off with Jackie lacks intensity. Rajpal Yadav and Jackie Shroff steal the show In terms of cast, it is Rajpal Yadav and Jackie Shroff who fulfill their parts perfectly. Wamiqa Gabbi and Varun look completely out of place in the Kerala-based sequences. Wamiqa’s character arc is underdeveloped and some scenes featuring her are so abrupt that you’ll wonder how to connect the dots. Zara Zyanna as Varun’s onscreen daughter Khushi is cute, but their scenes aren’t that heartwarming. Keerthy Suresh is adequate as Meera. Her love story with Varun is enjoyable, but they have no visible chemistry. Varun tries everything – dance, romance, action, fatherly emotions, social and moral wokeness, but Salman Khan steals the claps and whistles in his 5-minute action scene at the end. Shows that the younger stars still have a long way to go. Should you watch Baby John? Welll, there are no Christmas vibes here for sure. It isn’t very kid-friendly either. The long runtime is another bummer. If you have time and money to spare, and don’t mind an average actioner, go for it.
25 December,2024 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Bohni BandyopadhyayOn Tuesday evening, superstar Salman Khan's car along with his security convoy was spotted travelling in the narrow lanes of Bandra where the actor lives. The streets in Mumbai's Bandra are crowded around this time owing to the festive season that brings visitors to the suburban side of the city. A video that is going viral on social media as traffic is being eased for the actor's convoy. Salman Khan walks around with tight security ever since bullets were fired at his Bandra home in April this year. He has also received death threats reportedly from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. In the wake of this, the actor is always escorted by security and travels in a convoy. The actor also travels in a bullet proof vehicle and the security around him was strengthened following the assassination of politician Baba Siddique who shared a close bond with the actor and his family. On Tuesday night, the actor was headed to the wedding anniversary celebration of his younger brother Arbaaz Khan and his wife Sshura. In the videos doing the rounds, traffic officials and Salman's security team were seen easing up the traffic on the roads for the Khan even as vehicles on the opposite lane moved at a snail's pace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Salman Khan's work front The superstar is currently working on the film 'Sikandar' directed by AR Murugadoss. An 80-second teaser of the film will be unveiled on December 27 which marks the superstar's birthday. According to an independent industry source, "The 80-second teaser of Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, is nothing short of a blockbuster in the making. Fans are ecstatic to witness the megastar return to the big screen. With its powerful visuals and larger-than-life aura, this teaser is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated glimpses of the year. Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala have once again raised the bar for cinematic excellence!" Salman Khan is set to return on Eid 2025 with Sikandar, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and will mark her first collaboration with the superstar.
25 December,2024 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGujarat city Jamnagar had become a hotspot earlier this year with the Ambani family hosting a pre-wedding function for Anant and Radhika in the city and getting Rihanna to perform in the town. The function saw the gathering if the who's who of Bollywood as well. Now, once again the young crop of Bollywood was seen arriving at Jamnagar airport for yet another pre-wedding bash. Khushi Kapoor and her boyfriend actor Vedang Raina arrived at Jamnagar airport on Monday to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Yash Singhal and Kresha Parekh. Orry was also seen along with them. On Tuesday morning, actress Sara Ali Khan was also seen arriving at the airport. Soon-to-be actress Shanaya Kapoor was also seen arriving for the pre-wedding festivities of their dear friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) In October, bride-to-be and groom-to-be Kresha and Yash had their engagement ceremony which was attended by several young Bollywood celebrities including Ananya Panday, Nysa Devgn (Ajay Devgn and Kajol's daughter), Khushi and Janhvi Kapoor and many more. Orry who is a social media sensation had shared several pictures from inside the engagement ceremony. How Jamnagar became a hotspot in 2024 Until March of 2024, most must have not considered Jamnagar as an option for wedding festivities. But that changed with India's richest family hosting their youngest son Anant Ambani's pre-wedding in the Gujarat city. Apart from noted Bollywood celebrities, the occasion also saw the presence of Meta head Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates among other global dignitaries. The function saw performance by pop singer Rihanna who even got out of her temporary retirement for the Ambani pre-wedding. Diljit Dosanjh who sells out sold out concerts across the world was also called in to perform. The event also managed to get the three Khans- Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir- together on stage and perform for the audience. The trio has never done a film together. Meanwhile, the young crop of Bollywood will be seen ending the year in Jamnagar by celebrating the holy union of their close friends Yash Singhal and Kresh Bajaj.
25 December,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe makers of Housefull 5 have announced the completion of the shoot and shared stunning pictures from the sets featuring the entire cast of the film. Taking to their Instagram handle on Tuesday, Nadiadwala Grandson shared a series of photos with the entire Housefull 5 cast and crew. In the photos, the comedy film's ensemble, which includes Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, and others, can be seen. In the first image, cakes and plates are seen on the table as the crew celebrates the milestone. The photographs clearly capture the enthusiasm of the entire cast and crew. Along with the pictures, Nadiadwala added a caption that read, "That's a wrap for Housefull 5! A rollercoaster of emotions, filled with laughter, hard work, and unforgettable memories. Get ready to laugh your hearts out on 6th June 2025 in cinemas near you!! #SajidNadiadwala's #Housefull5.. Directed by @tarun_mansukhani" Check out the post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 will be released in theatres on June 6, 2025. The film is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala. Housefull 5 marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian cinema to have five instalments. The first part of Housefull was released in 2010 and starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, and Boman Irani. The film was declared a hit, followed by another successful sequel, Housefull 2, which was released in 2012 and featured a stellar cast of Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, and Asin. Both parts were directed by Sajid Khan. Sajid Khan was replaced by director duo Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji for the third instalment of the film, which was released in 2016. Director Farhad Samji helmed the fourth part of the franchise, which was a reincarnation comedy film. 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
25 December,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Saqib Saleem is celebrating 3 years of his sports biopic ‘83’. The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday, and shared BTS moments from the film. He wrote in the caption, “Made so many memories on this one. Some lifelong friendships, some unforgettable times, not tagging anyone cos everyone from this team is tagged in my heart. 3 years to ‘83’”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saqib Saleem (@saqibsaleem) ‘83’, which was helmed by Kabir Khan, told the story behind India’s World Cup winning squad of 1983. The Indian cricket team, spearheaded by Kapil Dev, squared off against the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup Finals. Interestingly, Neena Gupta, who also stars in the film, dated Viv Richards, the cricketing legend, who was part of the 1983 West Indies squad under the captaincy of Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd. Sir Richards used to bat at number three and also a Right-arm medium/off break bowler. In the finals, he scored 33 runs from 28 balls with a strike rate of 117.85 before he was caught by Kapil Dev on Madan Lal’s delivery. However, he proved expensive with the ball as he conceded 8 runs in the only over that he bowled. Neena and Richards started dating in the late 80s and have a daughter, Masaba Gupta, who is one of India’s leading courtiers and an actor having made her debut with the Netflix original, ‘Masaba Masaba’. The film was originally scheduled to release in cinemas in April 2020, but was pushed from its release date several times due to the casting and pre-production works that delayed filming, and also due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India, resulting in the film being delayed until December 2021. It premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival on 15 December and released worldwide on 24 December 2021 in conventional 2D and 3D formats, distributed by PVR Pictures in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages, apart from the original version. However, the film was unsuccessful at the box office. 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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