Hum To Tere Hi Liye The song from director Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial O' Romeo, was unveiled on Friday. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, and Farida Jalal, among many others. Set against the gritty, brooding backdrop of O'Romeo, Hum To Tere Hi Liye The becomes a striking emotional contrast where harsh realities collide with fragile emotions. The composition by Vishal Bhardwaj bears his signature depth and melodic gravitas, while the poetic lyrics by the legendary Gulzar lend the song timeless elegance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) Brought to life by the soulful voice of Arijit Singh, the track lingers long after the final note, resonating with the ache of love remembered and love lost. Sajid Nadiadwala presents O'Romeo, a film by Vishal Bhardwaj. Produced under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, O'Romeo will release in Valentine's Week on February 13, 2026. 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
17 January,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe upcoming episode of Indian Idol will be seen turning emotional as legendary icon Mithun Chakraborty receives a heartfelt surprise from his sons, Mahaakshay Chakraborty and Ushmey Chakraborty, on the Idol stage. Celebrating 50 glorious years of Mithun Da in the film industry, the moment turned into a deeply personal tribute that moved everyone present. Sharing rare memories about his father, Ushmey opened up about growing up around film sets and witnessing Mithun Da’s relentless dedication to his craft. He spoke about how, even in childhood, they could only see their father on sets, recalling the 90s when Mithun Da was one of the biggest superstars, often shooting four shifts in a single day. Ushmey reflected on how surreal it feels to see his father complete five decades in cinema in 2025. Ushmey spoke about his father and said, “Today, I have come to his set, and even in my childhood, we could only see him on sets. He was one of the biggest superstars of the 80s and 90s. He used to work four shifts in a single day. And today, in 2026, this man has completed 50 years in the film industry. My first film was Bad Boy.” He added, “During its promotions, we went to Kolkata. We also visited his first home, the place where he was born. I couldn’t tolerate the stench of the street for more than 30 seconds because I am the son of a very big superstar. When I entered the house, I asked people about their memories of him. They took me to a window and said, ‘At night, it used to feel so claustrophobic that you couldn’t see a single star in the sky. And from that very house emerged one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, Mithun Da.” Overwhelmed by his son’s words, Mithun Da grew visibly emotional as the two embraced on stage. Judge and superstar singer Shreya Ghoshal was seen wiping away tears, touched by the story and the bond shared. Host Aditya Narayan asked everyone to dance to the song Julie Julie as Mithun Da, along with his sons, joined Shreya Ghoshal for a celebratory dance to the iconic Julie Julie. 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
17 January,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSVeteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter turned 81 on Saturday. Wishing him good health, Shabana told ANI, "From the core of my heart, I wish him good health (Unki sehat humesha achchi rahein). May he continue to work with the same passion and enthusiasm as always, and continue to win people's hearts." Javed was previously married to Honey Irani. The ex-couple share two children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, both of whom are acclaimed filmmakers in the Indian film industry. Renowned for his remarkable contributions to Hindi cinema, the celebrated screenwriter has won five National Film Awards. His distinguished career has also been honored with two of India's highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007. Javed penned stories for numerous films over the years, but the most successful phase of his career came through his collaboration with fellow screenwriter Salim Khan. Popularly known as Salim-Javed, the iconic duo went on to script several commercially and critically acclaimed classics, including Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay, leaving an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. 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
17 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Sunny Deol was seen enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the chilly weather. The actor was draped in multiple layers as he battled the cold. He was wearing a beanie and a navy blue jacket, draping a scarf around his neck as well as a thick grey wool shawl. The actor was seen joining his palms together and thanking his fans for showering love on the trailer of his upcoming movie Border 2. He said, “All of you who loved and applauded the trailer of Border 2, I am extremely thankful to each one of you.” On January 23, the actor had decided to spend some time with the country's Indian Army officers as he paid a visit to INS Vikrant. Sunny had taken to his social media account to post a selfie with the Indian Navy officers. The Gadar actor was seen wearing a green shirt paired with dark green trousers and a black turban. Expressing his love for the motherland, Sunny had written in his caption, "Hindustan Meri Jaan...Meri Aan...Meri Shaan...Hindustan. Pride. Honour. Bravery! INSVikrant IndianNavy. (sic)" During the recent song launch of Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2, Sunny revealed that he agreed to do Border because of his father, legendary actor Dharmendra. Addressing the media present, “I did Border because when I saw my father's film Haqeeqat, I liked it a lot. I was very young then. When I became an actor, I decided that I would also do a film like my father”. Along with Sunny Deol, the sequel will also star Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty as the primary cast. Talking about Border 2, the movie is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in collaboration with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh, the film is slated to be out in the theatres on January 23, 2026. 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
17 January,2026 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSA fresh twist has emerged in the protracted inheritance battle over late Sona Comstar chief Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000-crore estate. On Friday, the Supreme Court heard Priya Kapur’s application, seeking details of Sunjay and Karisma’s 2016 divorce proceedings. The SC even issued a notice to the actress asking for certified copies. Sunjay’s sister, Mandhira, has now reacted to Priya’s demand and supported Karisma. SC seeks Karisma Kapoor’s reply Priya Kapur has approached the apex court seeking certified copies of all documents connected with the divorce case, including the divorce petition, pleadings filed by the parties, orders passed by the top court, and, in particular, the settlement recorded between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur in 2016.In her application, Priya Sachdev has contended that access to the complete divorce records, especially the settlement terms concerning financial arrangements and custody, is essential for the adjudication of the estate dispute. The matter was heard in the chamber by a Bench led by Justice AS Chandurkar. During the hearing, counsel appearing for Karisma Kapoor strongly opposed the plea, describing it as frivolous and an attempt to unearth personal and confidential information. The court asked Karisma Kapoor to place her objections on record and granted her two weeks to file a detailed reply. Senior advocate Maninder Singh appeared for Priya and addressed the court. In her application, Priya has asserted that she is the legally wedded wife and a direct legal heir of the deceased industrialist. Mandhira Kapur’s response Mandhira Kapur Smith, sister of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, publicly objected to Priya Kapur's attempt to access old divorce records between Sunjay and actor Karisma Kapoor in the ongoing inheritance dispute, calling it "unnecessary and misplaced." Speaking to ANI, Mandhira Kapur Smith said the move appeared to be an attempt to divert attention from ongoing issues. "If my brother wanted to share these documents, he would have done so when they were married. I don't understand why this is being pursued now," she said. The development comes amid reports that disputes relating to Sunjay Kapur's will and estate have reached the Supreme Court. In December, the Delhi High Court concluded hearings in a civil suit concerning the late industrialist's personal estate and reserved orders on an interim injunction application moved by his children, Kiaan and Samaira. For those unversed, Sunjay Kapur, who had married Karisma Kapoor in 2003 and divorced her in 2016, died at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack while playing polo in the UK. He has left behind a property worth about Rs 30,000 crore.
17 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaking the world dance to her tunes Actor Tamannaah Bhatia’s dance number Aaj Ki Raat from the horror-comedy Stree 2 (2024) has crossed a major milestone, clocking over one billion views on YouTube. The song, widely regarded as one of the film’s biggest highlights, had earlier surpassed 500 million views. Celebrating the achievement, Tamannaah took to Instagram on Friday (January 16) and wrote, “From first view to one billion views! Thank you for all the love.” She also shared behind-the-scenes clips from the shoot. Sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar, the track is composed by Sachin-Jigar. In a new avatar Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Daldal’ Actor Bhumi Pednekar’s upcoming crime thriller series Daldal will start streaming on January 30. The makers, on Friday (January 16), unveiled a dark and unsettling teaser that promises a gritty, psychologically charged narrative set in the heart of Mumbai. Based on author Vish Dhamija’s bestselling novel Bhendi Bazaar, the series has been developed for the screen by filmmaker Suresh Triveni, who rose to fame with Vidya Balan’s Tumhari Sulu (2017). Secularism is a way of life Javed Akhtar Javed Akhtar, the 80-year-old lyricist and writer often goes viral for the statements he makes. Here are his recent words of wisdom: Secularism can’t be taught through crash courses, it’s a “way of life” that comes naturally, the lyricist and writer said at the inaugural day of the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan. Akhtar said secularism, in recent times, has been reduced to a “four-letter word” but secular values do not take root through formal instruction or theoretical lessons. “Secularism should be a way of life because everyone around you is living like this, and then it comes to you automatically. If one day you are given a lecture and you remember points A, B, and C after listening to it, that is fake, that is artificial. It can hardly last.” Slow work flow AR Rahman Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has said that work from Hindi cinema has slowed down for him over the past eight years, which he attributes to a shift in power within the industry and possibly “a communal thing”, though not overt. “People who are not creative have the power now to decide things,” Rahman said, adding that such decisions often reach him as “Chinese whispers”. Reflecting on his journey, he noted that Taal (1999) made him a household name in North India, despite earlier successes. Rahman also said he avoids films “made with bad intentions”, stressing the importance of integrity in his work.
17 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamWhere there is Sanjay Leela Bhansali, there are bound to be grand song sequences. In the last leg of Love & War, the filmmaker is gearing up to shoot two dance numbers with lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. Sources have told mid-day that the first number, to be choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, will go on floors next week. An insider revealed, “The song is high on energy, dramatic, and visually lavish as is expected from a Bhansali creation. The shoot will kick off on January 20 with the three leads in Film City, Goregaon.” Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt; (right) Vicky Kaushal The second song, scheduled to be shot on February 9, is being described by unit members as one of Bhansali’s most experimental musical set-pieces to date. It will see the filmmaker collaborate with choreographer Shiamak Davar, who will bring a contemporary spin to the number. “It is unlike anything Bhansali has attempted before. It’s experimental in form, movement, and staging, with Shiamak bringing a theatrical energy to the sequence,” added the source. The actors are currently rehearsing for the songs before they report to the set next week. August 14 When ‘Love & War’ is expected to arrive in cinemas
17 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuIf her 30-year career has taught Rani Mukerji something, it’s that every movie is demanding, some more than the others. The Mardaani franchise sits firmly in the second category. With Mardaani 3, as the actor reprises the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a rare female cop in mainstream Hindi cinema that has a male-dominated cop universe, she admits taking up such parts isn’t easy. She begins, “In a female actor’s life, a lot of hard work is involved. I’m a married woman who has had a baby. Every month, year, and decade is different for us because of our hormonal changes. We’re constantly battling that. Then we have to work on a role like Shivani, where you have to look a certain way; your body language and manner of speaking have to [convey] that you are a cop.” Like the previous two instalments, Mardaani 3 was physically punishing. But to the actor, it was far more daunting emotionally as Abhiraj Minawala’s directorial venture reflects the true story of young girls going missing in India. Mukerji shares, “Emotionally, the trauma that the girls suffer in the film is also what we suffer indirectly as we know that they are inspired by true events. To think of the missing girls and what their families go through is traumatising. I had to detach myself from these emotions because if I get too emotional, I may not be able to portray the part well. When I pick up subjects like Mardaani, I’m trying to shake people up and tell them, ‘Look, this is happening around us’.” Over 12 years and three instalments, Mukerji has worked with three directors on the franchise, beginning with late Pradeep Guha. She believes that every director has added to the crime drama’s gritty world. “Dada [Guha] is the founder of the franchise. Gopi [Puthran] was the writer of Mardaani, so [directing] the second part was a smooth transition. Abhiraj, being a young father, brings his own emotions to it. But the backbone of the franchise is Adi [Aditya Chopra, producer]. He champions women’s causes. Adi and I are integral to the franchise.” President Droupadi Murmu with Rani Mukerji. Pic/AFP In 2025, Rani Mukerji won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her turn in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. She dedicates the victory to her late father, Ram Mukerji. “I was at my Juhu office doing the griha pravesh pooja when I got the call. My mom started crying as my dad always wished that I would get the award. It was surreal as we were in dad’s room. I felt that my father had given me the news,” she says.
17 January,2026 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRHappy Patel: Khatarnaak JasoosDirector: Vir Das, Kavi ShastriActors: Vir Das, Mithila PalkarRating: 1 star This film starts off with Aamir Khan, playing one, Don Mario, a family man, with his tongue firmly hanging from his cheek, going all Goan, in 1991 — battling a couple of goras as he’s killed off in this opening sequence itself. Aamir, bit of a behroopiya/shape-shifter himself on the big-screen, can be funny; nearly always, even in ads, as a result. He’s the reason I’ve showed up for Happy Patel. Not because he’s the lead actor. But that he’s the producer, having pulled off in the past, a couple of pix traversing political comedy (Peepli Live, 2010), to complete mad-cap (Delhi Belly, 2011). Happy Potty/Patel decidedly belongs to the latter/toilet genre. The tone, hence, is set with a car-chase involving Premier 118 NEs, and the don who gets shot at, but is still chilling with his kids, wife. Only, the said prologue that’s supposed to draw you into this supposedly wacky world, feels like such unfiltered, abruptly unedited rushes of a film — they sufficiently prepare you, instead, for the similarly shoddily shot, disjointed, breathless randomness, without context/care to follow, over the next couple of hours. If you don’t connect from the get go, you’re gone, no? Whether or not in Goa. The lead actor is, of course, stand-up comedian, Vir Das, used to set-ups and punchlines, who’s co-written, co-directed this pic. I’d blindly pay for his onstage comedy (as I do), even when he’s testing new material with audiences for guinea-pigs, where he’s better still, like cricketers on the net. But a movie, let alone a farce, is another beast altogether. The prologue here switches to 2025, Goa, in a place called Panjor that rhymes with Tanjore; sounds like the Punjabi expletive for juvenile humour. Vir plays a Brit boy, failed spy, with two white dudes for dads, sent into Goa, on an espionage mission that took me forever to figure, if I have at all, for the movie to make base-level sense. Beyond that I was placing this in my head as Full Monty kinda British working-class humour, or an NRI movie, to begin with. And that Happy Patel, I suppose, must rescue a Brit woman from the clutches of the Goan female villain (Mona Singh), dipping hash-browns into tea, locally developing fairness creams that permanently turn brown into whites. No knock. Surely there’s sub-text. Multiple in-jokes too. Or maybe all of this sounds funny at a script-narration, or rehearsals in a room. As Happy, quite sadly, goes along, meeting local dancer (Mithila Palkar), sardar BFF (Sharib Hashmi), three female cops making cameos, a white guy called Tom, whenever his name is unwittingly called out… The dialogue humour is chiefly over Happy screwing up his Hindi. Scenes range from death by qawwali to a restaurant with one table. None of it lands. Because frankly, it never took off. I can guess, if not see why this feels flat. Probably the lack of the rudimentary, handy craft of a wider story to follow — so the audience can gladly slip into the odd inconsistencies that appear, now and then, to remind them, this is a screwball comedy, after all. In a filmy sorta way, that story’s gotta be so believable, right? It’s what happens within it that, hence, feels funny. Take the genre’s best — Andaaz Apna Apna, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, down to the most recent, Madgaon Express, with characters you still invest your emotions in. And you’ll know what I mean. Or, why I’ve been fidgeting in my theatre, wondering if this variety of pseudo parody passes for subversion anymore, when the broader middle-of-the-road as mainstream seems dead at the cinemas, anyway. But, what if I wasn’t in the cinema? Maybe this could go well with midnight munchies and substances that excite such cravings? Who knows; maybe — and that people will discover it online, seeing it quite differently. This is Vir’s directorial debut. He’s easily the most productive artiste I know, having delivered his memoir, shortly after a Netflix special. And this is perhaps his first theatrical release as the ‘in & as’ lead, if not since forever. By the time the film descends to its master-chef climax, I groan if we must also martyr ourselves to this dream come true — go ‘Vir gati ko prapt’ — when creativity has been so collectively put to sleep. Ah, well.
16 January,2026 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharWith his directorial debut, Vir Das rewrites the rules of the Bollywood spy genre, turning it into a laugh-riot. Bollywood spies, whether it's Salman Khan in all 3 Tiger movies or Shah Rukh Khan in Pathan, are macho, hyper-masculine men with toned six-pack abs, a perspicacious intellect and a larger-than-life, melodramatic love story. But then, in enters Happy Paisley-Smith (Vir Das), the adopted son of two of Britain's greatest spies, who is, with his bumbling, blundering ways, to put it mildly, an utter failure at being a spy. Happy is fond of cooking and ballet, and dances to 'I am an Alpha Male' while making his signature recipes, inverting every archetype of a Bollywood spy. Not only has he failed the MI-6 test 7 times, but he also doesn't realise he's Indian until he accidentally overhears his dads. The movie opens with a flashback sequence in Panjore, Goa. Jimmy (Aamir Khan), the Don of Goa, chases British spies (named Agents Tea and Crumpets - yes, seriously) on a mission, screaming for the British to get out of India. A gunfight ensues, with a bullet hitting Aamir as well as a maid, Sakhubai (Sumukhi Suresh), in the crossfire. A dying Aamir's daughter (Mona Singh) vows to continue his legacy and become the next Don, while the spies take in the maid's infant son (Vir Das) and raise him in London. The story begins when Happy, discovering his Indian roots, volunteers for a dangerous, high-profile rescue mission in Goa to return to his homeland. As his mission unfolds, you quickly realise that this is a film in which anything goes. The narrative constantly switches between playing out as a gangster actioner, a romantic comedy, and an emotional tale of an NRI finding his roots. Vir Das fits right into this absurd world. His Happy is 'Khatarnak' only in name, indiscreet and easy to distract, but wins you over with his earnestness. He speaks British-accented English and Hindi with finesse, mispronouncing the correct word to elicit titters. Mona Singh, as the lady Don, Mama, who itches for Happy's blood, is criminally underutlised, but delivers the required ruthlessness when shooting bullets, slicing fingers and serving poisoned cutlets. Mithila Palkar, as the dancer Rupa, also makes the most of her unimpactful role. Her romance with Vir Das is playful and breezy, and it injects energy into the film. Rapper Srushti Tawade is delightful in her debut role as 16-year-old tech expert Roxy, who gets to have the funniest reactions to Happy's addlepated statements. Imran Khan plays International supermodel Milind Morea (a cheeky portmanteau of Milind Soman and Dino Morea). His cameo is a highlight, peppered with meta-references. An action sequence, when Imran and Vir fly past each other, lead to thunderous laughter from the audience. However, the comedy does not always land, especially faltering in the second half. A lot of Happy's comedic dialogues hinge on puns; courtesy of his broken Hindi, he often ends up using double-entendres. His parody of DDLJ's Shah Rukh Khan begins to grate on the nerves after a while. Setting-wise, it conflates Mumbai and Goa to be the same, and Mona Singh, as the stereotypical Goan, must end each sentence with 'Man'. Three stern Marathi policewomen who high-five after each dialogue are also plain unfunny. There is a paper-thin pretense of calling out fairness creams. Nevertheless, the film makes it clear that it is only a comedy and must be enjoyed that way; there is no depth to any of it. It is fast-paced, loping along, gag after gag, which culminate in an extremely goofy and unexpected climax, replete with more cameos and spoofs. Though nowhere close to Delhi Belly's experimental and audacious comedy, Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos is quirky and amusing enough to entertain.
16 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini ShahAditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has shattered several records and taken Indian cinema to a global level with its cinematic brilliance. While the film is having an unstoppable run even on its 43rd day, the audience is eagerly anticipating Part 2. The second installment of the film is releasing on March 19, alongside Yash’s Toxic. While rumours stated that Dhurandhar’s release would be pushed to avert a clash, Aditya Dhar has now shared an update. Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar 2 getting postponed A fan wrote, “I think it is more than a week since I went to watch Dhurandhar for a second time in the theatre, and honestly, I am still obsessed with it, and I still feel like watching it again and again… You are truly a GOAT director. Can't wait for Dhurandhar 2! India is blessed to have a director like you!” Aditya reposted it on his Instagram Stories and wrote in the caption, “So sweet! Thanks! See you in cinemas on 19th March!” About Dhurandhar Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Saumya Tandon, Sara Arjun, and several other actors. The first installment of a two-part film series, it depicts an anti-terror covert operation, where an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi's criminal and political underworld in Pakistan. The plot loosely joins several real-life events involving geopolitical tensions such as the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and events surrounding Operation Lyari. Dhurandhar became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in India, surpassing Pushpa 2. On the global stage, Dhurandhar has become the fifth highest-grossing Indian film, trailing behind Dangal, Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, and RRR. Reacting to the resounding success, Ranveer wrote in a post, “Kismat ki ek bohut khoobsurat aadat hai, ki woh waqt aane par badalti hai... Lekin filhal... Nazar aur sabr.” About Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups The film is clashing with Toxic, a period gangster drama featuring an ensemble cast that includes Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair, alongside Yash. The film marks Yash’s return to the big screen after the massive success of KGF: Chapter 2. It is directed by Geetu Mohandas.
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