Bollywood power couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal finally have revealed their daughter’s unique name. The seasoned actors, who welcomed their baby girl on July 16 have named her Zuneyra Ida Fazal. According to naming websites, Zuneyra is an Arabic name that means guiding light. Meanwhile, her middle name Ida in Greek means hardworking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) Zuneyra has brought Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal closer Doting dad Ali Fazal told Vogue India that having a baby fills the void you never knew existed. The actor admits to having serious anxiety when he leaves home for work. “I just want to see the baby all the time and be around Richa and her,” he states. He adds, “We’ve become superheroes because our reflexes go full throttle. This has also brought Richa and me closer. I listen more intently, and now, I’m always aware of two people and their needs.” Richa Chadha on the challenges of postpartum Richa Chadha explains, “It’s tough to decipher your own thoughts in that space because none of it is psychological, it’s all biological. Your hormones are constantly fluctuating, leaving you to wonder why you feel a certain way. When I feel moody, I remind people not to take me too seriously and tell myself the same. I focus on the basics: getting some sunlight, basic nutrition, and working out.” Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal first met on the sets of 'Fukrey' in 2013 and decided to get married in 2020 during the pandemic. Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ nominated for Gotham Awards Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ has been nominated for Gotham Awards in the Breakthrough Director category. The Bollywood couple said that they are immensely proud of director Shuchi Talati. The film is a coming-of-age drama starring Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, and Kesav Binoy Kiron. The film is director Talati's first feature. The film is set in a boarding school and centers around the teenage protagonist Mira's romance with a charming new student. This year, the Gotham Awards are led by notable contenders such as Anora and Zendaya’s “Challengers” alongside Talati’s nomination.
07 November,2024 02:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chopra Jonas shared a glimpse of her daughter Malti Marie channeling her inner “ballerina.” Priyanka took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of Malti from her ballet classes. In the image, Malti is seen dressed in a powder pink tutu skirt and a leotard. The toddler is joined by her friends in the dance class. The global star captioned the picture: “My little ballerina.” The actress earlier dropped cute pictures of daughter Malti from her October dump. In the photos, little Malti was seen enjoying time with her parents, Priyanka and Nick Jonas. The actress also included glimpses from her Diwali celebrations, showcasing candid shots where she beamed with joy alongside her friends. In the first image, Priyanka is sitting and posing for the camera. The next photograph captured Priyanka taking a selfie with little Malti sitting on the floor and Nick seated on the sofa. In another picture, she is seen playing with a doll. The 'Baywatch' actress captioned them as: “October roll.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Last month, Priyanka delighted fans with glimpses of her time in London, sharing a series of heartwarming photos and videos, including an adorable clip of Malti. The actress posted snapshots capturing candid moments with loved ones, writing: "Lately Slide 19 - sound on in Hindi…" In one particularly sweet video, Priyanka captures Malti playfully talking to her dad, Nick Jonas. The little one's voice sounds endearing as she says, "no no" in Hindi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) The post also includes Priyanka's candid selfies and group photos with friends. In one photo, she's seen taking a selfie with her pet dog on her lap. Fans showered the post with affection, with one commenting: "Malti's voice is so lovely", while another wrote, "Little Version of Our Desi Girl". On the work front, the actress will next appear in the upcoming second season of ‘Citadel,’ where she reprises her role as special agent Nadia Sinh alongside co-star Richard Madden, who portrays Mason Kane/Kyle Conroy. The new season, directed by the Russo Brothers, also stars Stanley Tucci, Leslie Manville, Ashleigh Cummings, Roland Moller, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Moira Kelly. Priyanka also has several projects in the pipeline, including 'Heads of State' alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, ‘The Bluff’ directed by Frank E. Flowers, and Farhan Akhtar’s road trip film "Jee Le Zaraa."
07 November,2024 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter turned 2 on Wednesday, grandmother Soni Razdan and ‘masi’ Pooja Bhatt shared a glimpse of the toddler's jungle-themed birthday party. Pooja took to her Instagram stories, where she first shared a picture of the entrance, which had a monkey and a panda cut-out along with “Raha” written on it. She then shared a picture of the stunning cake, which was decorated with leaves, animal figurines, and a message reading “Happy Birthday Raha 2.” A photograph of filmmaker and grandfather Mahesh Bhatt was seen, where he posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse mascots. The lavish birthday party also had a tattoo booth for guests to enjoy. Soni shared a picture posing with Neena Gupta, Neetu Kapoor, Shalini Pradhan and Anu Ranjan. The picture was captioned: “When your gang shows up for you #birthdaycelebrations.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) Other guests who were seen at the party were filmmaker Karan Johar, who was joined by his kids, Yash and Roohi. Ayan Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor Khan and her son Jehangir Ali Khan were also spotted at the birthday party. Alia and Ranbir, who got married on April 14, 2022, welcomed their first child, daughter Raha, on November 6 the same year. The couple made their first public appearance with Raha in December 2023. Neetu on Wednesday shared an adorable and heartwarming moment of Ranbir with his daughter, Raha. In the picture, the father is seen planting a sweet kiss on Raha’s cheek. Alongside the picture, Neetu wrote, “Our pyaar’s birthday, God bless.” Soni Razdan too had wished her “darling” granddaughter Raha on social media. Alongside this adorable picture, she wrote in the caption, “No feeling in the world beats being your grandma and having the privilege of capturing precious moments like these for posterity. A part of me wishes that you never grow up. Yet, I am delighted to see you do just that! Happy 2nd Birthday to our darling Raha. We love you sooooo much.”
07 November,2024 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIn a 14-year career, Rajkummar Rao has established himself as one of the finest actors of the current crop. Now, he is keen to extend his love for cinema beyond acting. We’ve heard the actor, along with actor-wife Patralekhaa, is turning producer with a yet-untitled film that will be helmed by Vivek Daschaudhary, who served as an assistant director on Guns & Gulaabs (2023). If things go as planned, the Rao-led project will go on floors in January 2025. Vivek Daschaudhary While he was toying with the idea of production for some time, the phenomenal success of Stree 2 cemented his decision. An insider shared, “Raj has been passionate about exploring different dimensions of filmmaking. It was Patralekhaa’s idea that they graduate to production, and after Stree 2’s smashing success, he felt it was the perfect time to dive in.” It’s interesting that for their maiden production, Rao and Patralekhaa are backing the vision of Daschaudhary, who will foray into feature films with the project. It turns out the director’s fresh cinematic approach resonated with the couple, who want to bet on novel stories and new voices. Another source working on the film told us, “It’s an unconventional drama. Raj and Vivek both have a deep respect for meaningful stories and want to bring such narratives to the fore. While Raj and Patralekhaa have multiple productions in the works right now, this will be the first to roll in January. It’s a direct-to-web film for Netflix.”
07 November,2024 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu'Tauba Tauba' singer Karan Aujla is all set for the India leg of his ‘It Was All A Dream’ world tour. The critically acclaimed Punjabi music sensation will be performing in Mumbai on December 21. Born and raised in the village of Ghurala in Northern Punjab, Karan took the musical route after his parents’ untimely death. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, he is reaching for the stars. Karan speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his rise to stardom, bonding with Vicky Kaushal, and more. The impact of Karan Aujla’s ‘Tauba Tauba’ The viral song ‘Tauba Tauba’ was a turning point in Karan Aujla’s career, surpassing all his expectations. He says, “Watching fans from all over embrace it was surreal, and it highlighted music's ability to transcend cultural and geographic boundaries. It pushed me to grow as an artist and reach a wider audience.” That being said, Karan believes success doesn’t come easy. While the exterior looks all glam and glitz, there's a lot of unseen hard work. He explains, “I spent years writing for others, learning the ropes, and waiting for my moment. Moving to Canada meant starting from scratch, facing financial challenges, and sleepless nights. Getting noticed took time, and staying consistent has been even harder. It may seem like things blew up quickly, but it's been years of grinding, evolving, and hard work to get here.” Karan Aujla and Vicky Kaushal bond over food Karan Aujla admires Vicky Kaushal for his humility, energy, and positivity. Sharing anecdotes from the sets of ‘Bad Newz’, he says, “During our late-night shoot, Vicky and I were joking around between takes, and it just lit up the energy on the entire set. It brought everyone closer, and those laughs made the filming experience truly memorable. Vicky and I are both foodies at heart and always love to experiment with cuisines. We both love Indian tadka and Punjabi food.” Karan Aujla says success brings more pressure It was Karan Aujla’s love for storytelling and the impact words can have, that drew him to music. He asserts, “Music gave me a voice, and it felt natural to pursue it further. It’s been my day-one passion.” He maintains that success brings more pressure to stay consistent and keep raising the bar. “I constantly push myself to grow and create better music because fans expect more with each release. It’s not just about getting to the top, but staying there for a long enough time whilst creating a safe space to mentor other talents,” he concludes.
07 November,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesThe birthday celebrations of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's daughter Raha on Wednesday turned out to be a star-studded affair as many celebs of B-town came to the bash with their kids. Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar also attended the party of Raha. And seems like the trio had a blast at the celebrations of the little one. A while ago, Karan took to Instagram and shared a fun video of Kareena and Rani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) The clip begins with Kareena and Rani giving a tight hug to each other. Kareena even cutely planted a sweet kiss on the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actress' cheeks. Meanwhile, Johar records them on his camera and word plays their film stating, "Hi, Hi... Mujhse Dosti Karoge (Will you be friends with me)?" Karan could be heard saying Kareena's iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's dialogue, "I like it...I like it, prom pe main tumhare saath hi jaunga (I'll go to prom with you)." Kareena could be seen hiding her face when she sees Karan capturing them on camera. "Oh god! Why are you doing this?" Kareena said. "Jab POO met TINA... that's all," Karan captioned the post. In no time, fans chimed in the comment section and sent their heartfelt reactions seeing the fun reunion of Kareena and Rani, who have worked together in the film 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge' "Wow...so cute," a fan commented. "Nostalgic...we want 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge 2'," a netizen commented. Later, Kareena also took to Instagram and posted a selfie with Karan and Rani and captioned it, "Friends Forever." Kareena donned a casual look by opting for a tie dye print t-shirt and denims. Rani sported a white co-ord set. Earlier in the day, Kareena also extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Raha via a social media post. shared the perfect family frame featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Raha, Alia Bhatt from their Diwali celebrations on her Instagram stories. She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday to the most beautiful girl Raha." Raha was born in November 2022. 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
07 November,2024 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIIrrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan, who is known for his striking presence on social media, has dropped a heartfelt video with his mother Sutapa Sikdar. In his post, the actor expressed his undying love for his mother saying his clock ticks because of her. On Wednesday, Babil posted a video which captures his endearing moments with his mother. Alongside it, he wrote, “Dear mamma, I love watches. The movement, also known as the caliber, is considered the most critical part of a watch. It’s responsible for converting stored energy into regulated time and powering the watch hands. The movement’s accuracy, functionality, and overall performance are all determined by it. You are my movement. My clock ticks because you exist. I love you so much.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) The video is a compilation of Babil’s candid photos and videos with Sutapa. Babil had earlier dropped a video of his late father and actor Irrfan from an old interview. In the clip, Irrfan and Akshay Kumar both were asked about their sons’ aspirations. In response, the Hindi Medium actor candidly admitted that his son was still figuring things out. Sharing this nostalgic video, Babil Khan wrote, “When baba did that interview, I was very lost in life and I still laugh with joy at the honesty with which he said “my son is not figuring out” when @rajeevmasand started asking @akshaykumar and baba “your sons must be at the age where they must be figuring out..” - to which baba promptly interrupted - “my son is not figuring out.” The post further read, “A few years later I went to London on minimum pocket money, worked bars and bartended at lord’s, wembley and in contrast many violent football stadiums that had fans that would literally assault you if you didn’t pour that guiness right (and till today I bet anybody to pour it better than me) , shot music videos for rappers, took ketchup from McDonald’s and bread from my friend when the pocket money ran out because 600 pounds in London for a month is barely enough ask anyone attending uni in London. It’s the hustle that I fell in love with. Anyway my point is - I wish I could have shown him that boy baba watched grow up but not quite, made it out and made it.” Work-wise, Babil made his acting debut with period psychological drama "Qala" alongside Tripti Dimri. He was mostly seen in the series The Railway Men, where he starred alongside R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, and Divyenndu. Khan will next be seen in Shoojit Sircar’s latest production, "The Umesh Chronicles", which includes a special cameo by Amitabh Bachchan. 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
07 November,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAhead of the release of her film 'The Sabarmati Report', actor Raashii Khanna opened up about her experience portraying the role of an investigative journalist. Speaking with ANI, she said, "The character I am playing is Amrita Gill, who wants to become a big reporter...There is a lot of responsibility on a journalist's shoulders but the life of investigative journalists is very difficult, which I have understood while playing the character. In investigative journalism, you even risk your life to reach the truth..." In the film, Raashii will be seen sharing screen space with Vikrant Massey and Ridhi Dogra. Directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan, 'The Sabarmati Report' is based on the real-life events of the burning of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) On Wednesday evening, the makers unveiled the film's trailer. The trailer highlights the ideological debate between Hindi speaking and rooted journalists and the west influenced and superior complex of English Reporters in a thought provoking manner with the events unfolding in the background shaping the politics and reporting of the tragic events. The film will be out in cinema halls on November 15. 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
07 November,2024 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is extremely excited to be a part of 'Thama', which will be made under the Maddock Films banner. In the film, Ayushmann will share screen space with Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Sharing his happiness on headlining the horror comedy universe, the 'Bala' star in a press note said, "I'm excited that Dinesh Vijan feels this is the best time for me to enter his blockbuster horror comedy universe in and as 'Thama'. After Stree 2 became the all-time biggest Bollywood film in the history of Hindi cinema, I am thrilled to be part of this universe's legacy as it moves forward and also feel responsible for giving audiences a theatrical experience that they will remember for years to come." He is quite happy to collaborate with Dinesh Vijan after Bala. He added, "Dinesh and I have a similar passion for disruption. Our film Bala was a project that made people jump up from their seats and laud it for being really fresh. Thama is our second collaboration and it is so new that I can't wait for the reaction of people when they see it in theatres next Diwali. We are drawn to each other when we want to completely shatter the mould and give audiences something that they have never seen before. Thama is that project, a total wildcard, a film that no one has seen in India. I'm really pumped to join the sets of this film and create a huge big screen experience with Dinesh and his entire team of fellow visionaries like Amar Kaushik, my director Aditya Sarpotdar and the writing genius Niren Bhatt." Ayushmann described 'Thama' as a project of a lifetime. "The fact that Thama is the first love story of the horror comedy universe is all the more exciting! The promise of it being a 'bloody' love story is also a supremely unique and compelling pitch for today's audience who want clutter-breaking theatrical experiences. I have always been on a search for such unique projects throughout my career and I'm grateful that brilliant directors and filmmakers have considered me to helm such films. Thama is a project of a lifetime for me and I know that I will give my heart and soul for people to hopefully shower it with unanimous love," he shared. 'Munjya' fame director Aditya Sarpotdar has come on board to helm the film. Dinesh Vijan will produce 'Thama' with Amar Kaushik. The film is written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew and Arun Fulara. Meanwhile, Ayushmann will also be seen sharing screen space with Sara Ali Khan in a yet-to-be-titled film. Rashmika, on the other hand, has 'Sikandar' with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the pipeline. 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
07 November,2024 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIArjun Kapoor is ecstatic to see the audience enjoying his raw and unapologetic side with Danger Lanka. He shared, “Coming back with a character like Danger Lanka feels like I’m connecting to the roots of where my career began, since I played Parma in Ishaqzaade [2012], another intense role.” Kapoor is over the moon to see the kind of reaction he is getting for playing the antagonist in Rohit Shetty’s directorial venture. “The response has been nothing short of heartening; fans seem to enjoy this raw, unapologetic side of me. Every role shapes you, and this one reminded me of the fire that started it all. I owe it to the audience for embracing this transformation,” he said. He expressed his gratitude to Shetty for “trusting” him with the character of Danger Lanka. “I’m grateful to Rohit sir for trusting me with this character and helping me bring this new and improved version to life.” Singham Again stars Ajay Devgn, alongside Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It is the fifth instalment of Shetty’s cop universe franchise. The movie is spinned on Ramayana. The film since its release has minted over Rs 167.50 crore in India. Shetty was overjoyed as Singham Again became his 10th and fastest Rs 100 crore movie. 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
07 November,2024 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesRam aayenge; Ram phir aayenge The much-awaited official announcement for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic drama Ramayana was made yesterday. Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus Studios, shared a poster of the film on social media, and shared that it will be released in two parts—one in 2026 and the other in 2027. “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5,000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture—our Ramayana—for people across the world,” read the caption. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Remembering a star In a bid to pay tribute to Sanjeev Kumar on his 39th death anniversary yesterday, actor Jackie Shroff spoke about some of his favourite scenes performed by the actor, including one from Salim-Javed’s 1975 blockbuster, Sholay, and another from Pati Patni Aur Woh, which hit the screens in 1978. In a video shared online, Shroff posted photographs of the late star and wrote: “Remembering Sanjeev Kumar (9 July 1938 — 6 Nov 1985.)” In 1985, Kumar suffered a heart attack aged 47, which resulted in his death. More than 10 movies starring him were released after his death, with the last one being Professor Ki Padosan, in 1993. Sharing the love Extending support to Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal recently shared that he was looking forward to watching his next, I Want to Talk. The actor took to Instagram to praise Shoojit Sircar’s directorial venture after its trailer was released. “Classic, Shoojit da—raw, beautiful, and blissful! Can’t wait to watch this [on] November 22,” he wrote. The film, also starring Johnny Lever, Jayant Kriplani, Pearle Maaney, and Kristin Goddard, delves into the dynamics of modern relationships, personal struggles, and human experiences. It tackles sensitive themes, promising to balance humour with the emotional depth of life’s challenges. Case registered against Mithun A case was registered against actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty by the Bidhannagar Police yesterday for allegedly making a provocative speech during a party event in North 24 Parganas district last month. The complaint against Chakraborty stems from a speech he delivered at a BJP event on October 27. Chakraborty, who was honoured with India’s highest film accolade, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, earlier this year, had declared on October 27 that the “masnad” (throne) of West Bengal would belong to the BJP after the 2026 Assembly elections, vowing to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal. He cautioned anyone against attempting to intimidate saffron party voters into abstaining from voting in the next Assembly elections. Select BJP ministers called the FIR a case of “vendetta politics.” Putting his money in the right hands In a world where content is truly emerging to be king, actor Prabhas is putting his might behind writers who can ace their game. The Kalki 2898 AD actor launched The Script Craft, a platform dedicated to promoting and encouraging writers by helping them share their story ideas with a broad audience. Writers can submit a 250-word synopsis of their story ideas, which will be read and rated by audiences. The highest-rated stories will subsequently rise to the top. Prabhas’s involvement in The Script Craft highlights his commitment to fostering a positive space for writers and encouraging unique storytelling. On the work front, he has a string of projects in the pipeline, including The Raja Saab, Salaar: Part 2, Shouryanga Parvam, and Kalki 2. Truth will triumph After news of his next, a film set in the aftermath of the Godhra train burning incident in 2002, hit headlines, actor Vikrant Massey says he has received death threats on social media. However, he says he isn’t worried because The Sabarmati Report is “purely based on facts”. Massey will be seen as a vernacular journalist in the upcoming thriller that the makers claim is “inspired by true events”. It is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and directed by Dheeraj Sarna. “I have been receiving threats. Without drawing attention to it, it is something that I am dealing with, and that we, as a team, collectively are dealing with. But we are artistes and we tell stories. This film is purely based on facts,” Massey said. Get set to cry again Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, will re-release in cinema halls today, days ahead of its 20th anniversary. Production house Yash Raj Films will release the movie internationally across 600 screens, with first-time premières in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. It originally hit screens around the world on November 12, 2004. Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra directed Veer-Zaara from a screenplay written by his son, Aditya Chopra. Also starring Rani Mukerji, the film spoke of love that transcends boundaries and time. The film featured lyrics by Javed Akhtar, who won multiple awards for it.
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