Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt is headlining the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film, produced by Aditya Chopra. Joining her will be rising industry star and YRF’s homegrown talent, Sharvari Wagh. They both play super-agents in the YRF’s spy universe and Aditya Chopra is presenting them as the ALPHA girls of the pack! atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; YRF, Alia Bhatt, and Sharvari today revealed the title of the film - Alpha - a front-footed declaration that these girls will cause mayhem on the big screen! In the title reveal video, Alia Bhatt is heard saying, “Greek alphabet ka sabse pehla akshar aur humare program ka motto.. sabse pehle, sabse tezz, sabse veer. Dhyaan se dekho toh har sheher mein ek jungle hai. Aur jungle mein hamesha Raj karega.. ALPHA!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Earlier while announcing the entry of Ali in the film, Yash Raj Films’ CEO Akshaye Widhani said, “I'll share the worst kept secret in the industry, which is, Alia Bhatt is headlining a Spy Universe film and that the schedule starts later this year. But you know, talking about this spy universe, we are actually just so thrilled and excited about having this IP in the studio.” He further added, “I think the YRF Spy Universe is a financial and cultural juggernaut. And as one of the most prized IPs, we take a lot of pride in it. So there's a lot of stuff that's going to come on the spy universe. We're going to see more and more films getting made under it. But of course, not going to share everything here. But we will talk about it at a more opportune time. But for now, I can just say that Alia Bhatt is headlining a spy universe film.” Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the YRF spy universe is one of the biggest IP in Indian cinema today. All films of the spyverse - Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3 - have been blockbusters."The YRF Spy Universe kicked off with Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) then followed by Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and War (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. It was taken forward with Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham and then Tiger 3 with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Now, the next project will be War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr. and Kiara Advani and directed by Ayan Mukerji.
05 July,2024 11:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDeepika Padukone on Sunday celebrated her 34th birthday in Lucknow at the Sheroes Hangout cafe that is run by acid attack survivors. Deepika plays an acid attack victim in her upcoming film Chhapaak that releases on January 10. Deepika was joined by Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar and co-star Vikrant Messey for the birthday celebrations. Deepika's husband Ranveer Singh gave her a special surprise by joining the celebration. The Piku actress was overwhelmed by this sweet gesture. A smiling Deepika then cut the cake in presence of Ranveer, Meghna, Vikrant and acid attack survivors. Deepika was gifted a special portrait by the acid attack survivors. In the pictures, she can be seen gracefully accepting it with Ranveer cheering in the background. Deepika celebrated her birthday at a cafe that is run by acid attack survivors. They were excited to see Deepika, and the actor spoke to them about their stories. Earlier, the Bajirao Mastani actress was spotted with her husband at the Mumbai Airport. The couple was greeted by a fan who was ready with a birthday cake. An overjoyed Deepika thanked her fan for the gesture and then went on to cut the cake and fed a piece to Ranveer. On Saturday, the actress had celebrated her birthday in advance on Saturday with her Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar and co-star Vikrant Massey. Deepika had a gala time with them and even thanked them for making her day special. On the work front, she will be seen playing the role of Malti an acid attack survivor. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, produced by Fox Star Studios, Deepika Padukone's KA Production, Meghna Gulzar & Govind Singh Sandhu's Mriga Films, written by Atika Chohan and Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak is set to hit theatres on January 10, 2020. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
05 July,2024 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYesterday, Virat Kohli was part of a grand victory parade in Mumbai, but after that, the ace cricketer is now back to family duties. Just after the grand parade, Virat was snapped at the airport as he jetted off to London to meet his wife Anushka Sharma and their children Akaay and Vamika. After clinching the T20 World Cup trophy, the team landed in Delhi on Thursday to meet the Prime Minister. Later, they came to Mumbai for a grand celebration. Now, Kohli was snapped at Mumbai airport exiting a black SUV. The cricketer was acing his look in a white T-shirt paired with cream pants and an olive green jacket. Virat Kohli was seen greeting airport staff before entering the building. Reports suggest that Virat is on his way to meet Anushka Sharma and their kids in London. As soon as the video was released on the internet, fans started commenting on the post. One wrote, “Kohli came back from West Indies! Met Modi in Delhi, went to Mumbai, and now he’s headed to London to meet his family… Rest lele thoda bhai.” “Virat bhai ko thakhan nahi hota hai,” another user wrote. A third fan shared, “Virat bhai ko thakhan nahi hota hai.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Anushka Sharma, who usually accompanies Virat during all of his matches, was absent from the final match as she's busy with new motherhood. Anushka and Virat became parents to their son Akaay earlier this year in February. About T20 World Cup Finale India emerged victorious against South Africa by seven runs on Saturday, claiming their second T20 World Cup title. The star of the show was none other than Virat Kohli, who played a match-winning knock of 76 runs off 59 balls. The final, held at a packed stadium with fans from all corners of the world, was a nerve-wracking encounter. Kohli, who has been a pillar of strength for the Indian team for over a decade, walked to the crease with determination. His innings, filled with exquisite strokes and sheer grit, anchored India's total, setting a formidable target for South Africa. As the final delivery was bowled and India clinched the victory, the crowd erupted in jubilation. Kohli's T20 journey began in June 2010. Over 14 years, he featured in 125 T20Is, amassing 4188 runs, which included one century and 38 half-centuries. His relentless dedication and passion for the game made him the second-highest run-getter in T20Is, just behind his teammate Rohit Sharma.
05 July,2024 09:41 AM IST | MumbaiMom-to-be Deepika Padukone is receiving praise for her role as Sumati in Nag Ashwin's film 'Kalki 2898 AD'. But did you know that Deepika Padukone was pregnant while filming the challenging climax scene? In a recent interview, Deepika's co-star Saswata Chatterjee, who plays Commander Manas in the film, revealed an interesting piece of trivia. In a chat with News 18, Chatterjee shared that during the climax scene where Manas drags Sumati away by pulling her, Deepika was pregnant. Her husband, Ranveer Singh, was also on set with her during the shoot. He said in the interview, “Deepika is just ever-smiling. There is a scene in the film where I drag her by the hair. It was part of the last leg of the shoot and was shot in Mumbai because Deepika was pregnant by then. There was a lot of physical tussle in the scene, so I told Ranveer, ‘Don’t worry, for more physically challenging scenes, there’s a body double.’ He was so polite and humble. He smiled and said, ‘I know, Dada.’” Saswata also talked about Singh's personality, describing him as someone who ‘can’t stand in one place.’ Deepika and Ranveer announced their pregnancy in February this year and shared that they are expecting their baby in September. 'Kalki 2898 AD', starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles, was released on June 27th. Since its release, fans and the film industry have been gushing over the performances, and appreciation has been pouring in for the cast and crew from all quarters. On Sunday night, Big B stepped out to watch the movie with his son Abhishek and friends. Taking to his blog, Big B shared a series of pictures from the movie date with his son Abhishek and friends. On the acting front, Ranveer will headline Farhan Akhtar’s 'Don 3', set to arrive in 2025. In 1978, the character was embodied by Amitabh Bachchan. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan. The third installment also stars Kiara Advani.
05 July,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThere is heightened interest around SS Rajamouli’s next, a yet-untitled jungle adventure with Mahesh Babu. It is being said that the auteur’s writer-father KV Vijayendra Prasad has incorporated certain characteristic traits of Lord Hanuman in Mahesh’s protagonist and also some key elements from the Ramayana in the narrative. Now, news is that the makers have finalised the antagonist for the movie that is along the lines of the Indiana Jones franchise. Reportedly, Rajamouli has signed Prithviraj Sukumaran to play Mahesh’s nemesis in the action thriller. The filmmaker and the actor had been in talks for several weeks and have recently inked the deal. What drew Prithviraj to the role is that it is not the quintessential baddie, but one with a fascinating backstory. Interestingly, this marks the first collaboration between Mahesh and Prithviraj. Rajamouli is believed to be in discussions with a couple of Hollywood studios to back his grand vision with an international crew on board. The filmmaker is planning to begin filming early next year. Prabhas, NTR Jr keep Prashanth busy this year The box-office performance of Kalki 2898 AD has helped Prabhas get his groove back. He has begun preparing for Salaar Part 2. While director Prashanth Neel has already shot about 20 per cent of the sequel with Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the next schedule is slated to begin on August 10. The makers have a set standing in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. However, plans to resume filming in June were rescheduled due to the rains and unavailability of combination dates. Even though the sequel to Salaar: Part One—Ceasefire (2023) will arrive in cinemas only by 2025 end, Prashanth will juggle the shoot with his other film, Dragon with NTR Junior. He has also met the respective producers and the actors to chalk out smooth and non-clashing schedules for both films. Salaar 2 will trace the changing dynamics between Prabhas’ and Prithviraj’s characters. Cameo calling We could get a glimpse of Salman Khan and Atlee’s collaboration well before they team up for a film. The superstar will make a special appearance in the filmmaker’s production, Baby John. The Varun Dhawan-starrer, directed by Kalees, is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil hit, Theri, starring Thalapathy Vijay. Details of Salman’s role are being closely guarded. Previously, Salman had a cameo in Judwaa 2.0 (2017), in which Varun played the double role. Sources claim Salman will shoot his part in August, but the final schedule is subject to weather conditions. On a Stree spree Even as the makers of Stree 2 are gearing up for the horror comedy’s release on August 15, we hear more instalments starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao are in the pipeline. Recently, asked about the possibility of a third edition, director Amar Kaushik said that there is a story left to be told. However, the filmmaker added that a final call will be taken after the second edition arrives in cinemas. He reiterated that he has the story and if the cinegoers like Stree 2, he will plan the third outing. From reels to big screen Yashraj Mukhate, who became famous for his social media reel, Rasode mein kaun tha, based on the television show Saath Nibhana Saathiya, is set to foray into feature films. He makes his debut as a music composer with the Marathi film, Ek Don Teen Char. Excited about his composition, Love chumbak, for the Jio Studios production, he says, “I’ve never heard any of my tracks in a movie theatre.” Crediting director Varun Narvekar’s brief and the quirky situation of the song, Yashraj adds, “I’m hoping people recognise me as a composer with Love chumbak, and not just as a social media content creator.” Realty bytes Tamannaah Bhatia has leased a commercial property along Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai for the next five years. She closed the deal last week, paying a stamp duty of R2.9 lakh. She has reportedly made a deposit of R72 lakh on the property and will pay a rent of R18 lakh per month, which will be hiked to R20.16 lakh in the fourth year, followed by R20.96 lakh in the fifth year. Tammy also mortgaged her three properties located in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, collectively measuring 2,595 sq ft, with a nationalised bank for R7.84 crore. She also paid a stamp duty of R4.7 lakh on the mortgage transaction.
05 July,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamSaqib Saleem had several reasons to say yes to Kakuda. The actor was intrigued by the script of the horror comedy that is set in a small town cursed by a spirit. It also gave him the chance to team up with director Aditya Sarpotdar, who is riding high on Munjya’s success. But above all, his excitement to attempt a horror comedy influenced his decision. “I love the genre. Be it Stree [2018], Bhediya [2022] or even Munjya, balancing chills with humour is a combination I enjoy,” he says. Another draw was the cast. While Riteish Deshmukh plays a ghost-hunter, Sonakshi Sinha plays Saleem’s fiancée. Considering the two have been friends for long, he says their camaraderie made the experience even more enjoyable. “Technically, this is the first time we are sharing screen space, but we had done a song together for Race 3 [2018] that never made it to the final cut. Sonakshi and I have been friends for a while. We have a great understanding, and that makes our scenes together authentic. She is a no-frills actor. She comes on set, performs the minute you say action, and when pack-up is called, she sits in her car and goes back home. She is the most professional actor I have come across. I have tremendous respect for her, even more now that I have worked with her.” Their friendship not only brought a sense of comfort, but also enabled them to push each other creatively. “On a set, you should be around people who don’t make work feel like work. That’s what this film felt like.”
05 July,2024 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuLadies in red So chic: Tanya Maniktala; Plain jane: Khushi Kapoor; Not so rosy: Ananya Panday Painting the town red in their glamorous outfits, Janhvi Kapoor, Mouni Roy and Tanya grab eyeballs, while the others need to up their fashion game. Who do you think wore it best? Just in Arshad Warsi Aaram se! At the screening of his much-awaited series, Ali Fazal carefully escorts wife Richa Chadha for a photo op. Looks like Ali is all ready for daddy duties
05 July,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThere is always a second time. Nine months ago, Tarun Dudeja’s debut directorial venture, Dhak Dhak, had a muted release. Today, in stark contrast stands his next, Bad Newz—starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk—which has generated much buzz before its theatrical release. “Dhak Dhak didn’t have a trailer launch event. At Bad Newz’s trailer launch, I sat in the first row. Karan Johar [producer] and Vicky took my name. The experience was the opposite of Dhak Dhak,” says Dudeja, who serves as the screenplay and dialogue writer. That’s not where the differences end. The two movies are also poles apart in genre and tonality. While Dhak Dhak told the story of four women coming into their own over a road trip, Anand Tiwari’s directorial venture is a comedy centred on the rare medical condition, heteropaternal superfecundation, where a woman gets pregnant with twins from different men. Tarun Dudeja Dudeja remembers being introduced to the story, penned by Ishita Moitra, three years ago. “There was a newspaper article about this case in China. She, along with Somen Mishra, who is a creative producer at Dharma Productions, built a world around it. Anand and I took that and kept experimenting with it. The idea was to bring a flavour of the ’90s comedies, while keeping it realistic and [rooted in] emotions so that it feels logical. We all love ’90s comedies, but today’s audience is evolved. So, we had to maintain a balance [between comedy and emotions]. Writing a comedy is always tough, especially cracking dialogues. But Anand put in a lot of work with me to get the punches out. We were also aware that emotional scenes and conflicts needed to be written sensitively.” Translating humour from paper to screen is a tough job. Not if you have Kaushal, Dimri and Virk as the lead actors, says the writer. “All three have terrific comic timing, and elevated our lines.” Which brings us to the most hilarious sequence in the trailer—in a meta joke, Kaushal tells a character he will have to pass over his dead body to rip apart a poster of Katrina Kaif, his actor-wife. Dudeja laughingly says, “It was there in the script. We wanted some Vicky jokes. More than us, he laughed at this joke. He also performed the scene with utmost conviction. His dialogue delivery makes it funnier than it is.”
05 July,2024 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaVicky Kaushal's latest song, 'Tauba Tauba' from Bad Newz, has generated a lot of excitement online, thanks to Karan Aujla's singing and Kaushal's smooth dance moves. The internet is full of praise for both the actor and the song. And now, Salman Khan has reacted to it. It appears that Sikandar is quite impressed by Kaushal's dancing skills. What Salman Khan said about the Bad Newz song 'Tauba Tauba' On Instagram Stories, the Tiger 3 actor shared a short clip of Vicky Kaushal's song "Tauba Tauba" and praised him enthusiastically. Khan complimented the *URI* actor on his impressive dance moves and wished him the best for his upcoming movie *Bad Newz*. The actor wrote, "Great movies Vicky... song looking good. best wishes @vickykaushal09". Vicky reposted the actor's story and sincerely thanked him for the compliment. He wrote, "So sweet of you Salman sir!!! Thank You so much....this means so much to me and the whole team". About the Bad Newz movie trailer Ever wondered what would happen if life handed you a situation so unique,it’s one-in-a-billion? Inspired by true events, 'Bad Newz' is a comedy extravaganza is directed by the multi-hyphenated Anand Tiwari, and it is brought to life by a fresh trio– Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri & Ammy Virk. Doubling down on the frenzy generated by the posters, the upcoming film witnessed a grand trailer launch in the presence of the cast & crew on June 28 in Mumbai. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari, Bad Newz is slated to release in theatres near you on July 19. A rare comedy inspired by true events, 'Bad Newz' explores the comedic side of a rare pregnancy phenomenon, Heteropaternal Superfecundation. The film unfolds with Saloni (played by Triptii Dimri) discovering that she is pregnant with twins from two different fathers, Akhil (played by Vicky Kaushal) and Gurbir (played by Ammy Virk). This unimaginable scenario sets the stage for a series of sidesplitting and heartwarming events that make for an unforgettable cinematic experience. “Our association with Dharma Productions goes back a long way, and through the years, we’ve brought several fascinating and entertaining stories to our audiences in India and across the world," said Manish Menghani, director – content licensing, Prime Video. “Bad Newz is our second coproduction with Dharma and our first theatrical collaboration with Leo Media Collective. The film tells a truly unique story that is interesting and entertaining, credit for which goes to our leads – Vicky, Triptii and Ammy and director Anand Tiwari. Their combined excellence has made Bad Newz a truly unmissable laugh riot. We’re looking forward to bring this to our customers!”
04 July,2024 09:19 PM IST | MumbaiRehan Khan, an Instagram user known for his short interviews and general knowledge questions, has gained attention after one of his questions received a surprising answer from a woman. Khan asked people about the author of India's national song, and the woman's unexpected response quickly went viral on social media. Did Arijit Singh write India's national song? When Khan asked who wrote India's national song, many people answered Rabindranath Tagore. However, one woman replied that "Arijit Singh" wrote the national song of India. Several others interviewed by Khan also admitted they didn't know who wrote the national song of India. Arijit Singh 😭😭😭Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay must be crying in heaven somewhere pic.twitter.com/BHX9JaeUTa — Shikhar Sagar (@crazy__shikhu) July 1, 2024 About Arijit Singh recently Dutch DJ Martin Garrix recently took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself with India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh. In the picture, Arijit can be seen pointing to Martin as the former holds a pen and a mobile phone in his hands with a notebook kept on his lap. Martin can be seen holding an acoustic guitar in the picture. While Martin wore a simple black t-shirt with a pair of denims, Arijit chose a more laid-back look as he was seen dressed in joggers and a hoodie. Martin wrote in the caption, “Incredible week thank you @arijitsingh”. Looking at the the pen and the notebook with Arijit and the guitar with Martin, the netizens were quick to jump to the conclusion pointing to the potential collaboration between the two artistes. Talking about Arijit Singh, the ace vocalist began his career in 2005 when he appeared on the modern reality show Fame Gurukul. Singh made his Hindi film debut in 2011 with the song "Phir Mohabbat" for the film Murder 2, which was composed by Mithoon and recorded in 2009. The same year, he sang hit songs such as "Raabta" from Agent Vinod, 'Uska Hi Banana' from '1920: Evil Returns', and 'Duaa' from Shanghai. Arijit Singh has a varied repertoire that transcends genres - romantic tracks to soulful renditions to energetic numbers - and the versatile singer has lent his voice to a large number of Bollywood songs. He has also added "magic" to Sonu Sood's directorial debut 'Fateh' with his voice. (With inputs from Agencies)
04 July,2024 06:41 PM IST | MumbaiVeteran actor Smriti Biswas, who worked in a number of Hindi, Marathi and Bengali films, has died at her residence in Maharashtra's Nashik city, sources said on Thursday. Biswas, 100, breathed her last late Wednesday night following age-related issues, they said. A noted yesteryear actor, she was living in a one-room-kitchen rented flat in Nashik Road area here. She started her career as a child artist and featured in movies of notable filmmakers like Guru Dutt, V Shantaram, Mrinal Sen, Bimal Roy, BR Chopra and Raj Kapoor. Biswas co-starred with actors like Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar and Balraj Sahni in various films. She debuted in the world of films with the Bengali movie "Sandhya" (1930). "Model Girl" (1960) was her last Hindi film. Biswas had quit acting after marrying filmmaker S D Narang. After her husband's death, she shifted to Nashik. Biswas celebrated her 100th birthday on February 17, 2024. She is survived by two sons Rajeev and Satyajeet, the sources said. PTI COR GK 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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