Bollywood never fails to surprise us. We’ve watched 60-year-olds convincingly play 24-year-olds—and we go along for the ride, because that’s the magic of cinema. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s podcast series The Bombay Film Story, actor Gajraj Rao, best known as the coolest on-screen dad in Badhaai Ho, shares his incredible journey. He opens up about the irony of being offered roles as the father to Bollywood superstars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan—all of whom are actually older than him.
31 May,2025 12:00 AM ISTYou’ve seen him in Badhaai Ho, now hear the untold story! Actor Gajraj Rao takes us on a nostalgic ride from his theatre roots and days in journalism to the glitz of Bollywood. Plug into the latest episode of Mid-day's The Bombay Film Story podcast as he shares his fondest memories including the time Yash Chopra’s wife Pamela served him tea at the Taj Mahal suite.
30 May,2025 11:59 PM ISTRanveer Singh’s team has denied reports of him producing or starring in a Shaktimaan reboot, clarifying he’s currently focused on Don 3 and Aditya Dhar’s next film. Meanwhile, original star Mukesh Khanna claimed Ranveer met him seeking approval for the role but didn’t fit the character’s moral image. Khanna added that the reboot is delayed due to creative differences and the search for the right actor.
30 May,2025 08:28 PM ISTAt the trailer launch of MAA, Kajol appeared with her husband Ajay Devgn and son Yug. She spoke about her debut in the horror genre, saying the film aims to genuinely scare viewers. Ajay revealed that their daughter Nysa wasn’t cast as Kajol’s on-screen daughter because she’s not interested in acting. Director Vishal Furia clarified that Maa has no connection to the film Chhorii, despite both being mother-daughter horror stories.
29 May,2025 06:17 PM ISTKajol makes her horror debut with Maa, a mythological thriller that blends emotion, fear, and maternal strength. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn, the film follows a mother’s fierce battle against a dark force to save her daughter. Backed by a stellar cast of seasoned actors such as Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Jitin Gulati, Maa promises edge-of-the-seat thrills and heart-stirring moments.
29 May,2025 05:13 PM ISTVeteran director Rono Mukherjee, uncle to Kajol and Rani Mukherji, and known for directing films like Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965) and Haiwan (1977), passed away in Mumbai at the age of 83 due to age-related health issues. His daughter, Sharbani Mukherjee, was joined by cousins Tanishaa and Ayan Mukerji at the funeral, while Kajol and Rani were absent due to work commitments.
29 May,2025 12:43 PM ISTThe trailer for Housefull 5 has finally dropped, delivering a chaotic blend of comedy and mystery. Set on a luxury cruise, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh as three men named Jolly. The film features a star-studded cast including Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. With Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff.
28 May,2025 06:07 PM ISTDeepika Padukone subtly addressed her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit after the director’s cryptic post accused an unnamed actor of leaking details and questioned their feminism. While Deepika didn’t name anyone, she spoke about following her inner voice during tough situations. She’s now been replaced by Triptii Dimri in the film, but the controversy continues to stir buzz.
28 May,2025 01:50 PM ISTAt the grand trailer launch of Housefull 5, the entire star-studded cast made a spectacular entrance, lighting up the event with glitz, glamour, and laughter. The ensemble included Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Johny Lever, Chunky Panday, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Sajid Nadiadwala, Nana Patekar, and Nikitin Dheer, each adding their own flair to the film's much-anticipated fifth installment. During the lively press conference, the team reflected on the evolution of the beloved comedy franchise. In a standout moment, Akshay finally addressed Paresh Rawal’s exit from Hera Pheri 3.
27 May,2025 08:15 PM ISTShilpa Shetty, Bhumi Pednekar, Tiger Shroff, Krishna Shroff, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Alaya F, Aditi Rao Hydari, Krystle D’Souza, Zayed Khan, and Sara Tendulkar stepped out in style to attend an event in the city, adding star power and glamour to the prestigious evening.
27 May,2025 08:12 PM ISTThe American Music Awards 2025 lit up Las Vegas with a night full of star power, surprises, and sensational performances. Jennifer Lopez returned as host after a decade. Nora Fatehi made a stunning debut, following the success of her hit single Snake. Billie Eilish dominated the night with multiple wins for her album Hit Me Hard And Soft, while Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga also took home top honours. BTS’s RM won Favourite K-pop Artist despite being on military duty, while Taylor Swift went home empty-handed despite several nominations.
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