Famous Malayalam actor Meghanathan passed away at the age of 60 due to complications from a lung-related illness. The actor was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, where he breathed his last. The actor's funeral is scheduled to take place at his residence in Shoranur on Thursday. Minister for General Education, of Kerala, V Sivankutty took to his social media account on Facebook to share his condolences. "The acting talent who gave a new look to the villain characters. Tributes to actor Meghanathan," read the post along with a picture of the late actor. Meghanathan, a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as the third child of iconic actor Balan K Nair and Sarada Nair. He is survived by his wife, Susmitha, and daughter, Parvathi. The actor made his acting debut in the 1983 Malayalam film 'Asthram', marking the beginning of a prolific career that spanned over three decades. With more than 50 films to his credit, Meghanathan carved a niche for himself by portraying diverse roles, predominantly as an antagonist, much like his legendary father. Some of his most memorable performances include roles in Panchagni, Chamayam, Rajadhani, Bhoomigeetham, Chenkol, Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji, Prayikkara Pappan, Udyanapaalakam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, and Vaasthavam. In addition to his successful film career, Meghanathan was a familiar face on television, having acted in popular serials such as Sthreetvam, Meghasandesham, Kathayariyathe, Snehanjali, and Chitta. His most recent film appearance was in Samadhana Pusthakam, released earlier this year. (ANI) 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
21 November,2024 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | ANISouth Korean boy band BTS member Jin marked his solo debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The K-pop star performed his new song 'Running Wild' from the album ‘Happy’ and sat down for a quick chat with the host where he spoke about his discharge day, bonding with Coldplay, a song dedicated to ARMY, and more. How BTS’ Jin got Coldplay lead Chris Martin’s guitar Back in 2021, Jin revealed that Coldplay’s lead Chris Martin had given him his guitar. He told Jimmy, “I really love Coldplay. I had a chance to work with Coldplay before. A few years ago, before this album, Chris Martin gave me a song he wrote. We worked on it together, and it was an honour for me. I was hanging out with Chris Martin and he had a guitar from his tour. I jokingly asked him, ‘Can I have this guitar?’ Chris Martin was like, ‘Of course’. I was so happy. Now it’s my family heirloom.” BTS’ Jin on his new album ‘Happy’ Jin also spoke about his new album ‘Happy’ stating, “A BTS album incorporates the opinions of all the members so it is a mix of many individual opinions, whereas this album includes my opinion only so it feels more personal to me. Happiness is a very important word and holds value for me simply because it is so important to me. I wanted to express happiness through music, so that’s why the title of my album is Happy.” Jin also shared with Jimmy that the song ‘I Will Come To You’ is dedicated to the ARMY, who he missed dearly during his military days that went on for 18 months. Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
21 November,2024 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent‘Lady Superstar’ Nayanthara, who made headlines for her scathing social media attack on Dhanush over a Rs 10 crore legal notice barring her from using clips from ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ for her Netflix documentary 'Nayanthara Beyond the Fairy Tale', has now shared a list of producers who granted NOCs without hesitation. Nayanthara shares list of producers who granted NOCs Nayanthara shared a post on Instagram with pictures of documents that list down producers across film industries who granted her NOCs without hesitation to use in the Netflix documentary. She wrote in the caption, “The most precious thing I’ve earned in these 20 years of my career is the friendships, love, and respect I’ve got from the ones I've worked with. I really thank all the producers who have supported me in this endeavour for their goodwill and magnanimity always. Thank you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) The list includes bigwigs like Shah Rukh Khan, Udhayanidhi Stalin, A Subaskaran, AR Murugadoss, Chiranjeevi, and Ram Charan, to name a few. Nayanthara calls Dhanush ‘vile’ in an open letter Last week, Nayanthara stunned everyone with her open letter dedicated to Dhanush, calling out the latter for not letting her use film footage from 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' for her Netflix wedding documentary. In the letter, she also accused Dhanush of harbouring a personal grudge against her and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. She mentioned that it was a 'low' move to demand Rs 10 crore from them to use a three-second snippet of songs from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Describing Dhanush as a "vile" person, she wrote, "It's almost been 10 years since the release of the film, and it is a long time for someone to continue to be this vile while wearing a mask in front of the world. I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today. Dhanush has not reacted to Nayanthara's letter yet. For the unversed, ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ featured Nayanthara opposite Vijay Sethupathi. It was directed by her now husband Vignesh Shivan. Dhanush backed the film under the Wunderbar Films banner in 2015.
21 November,2024 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared an inspiring poem titled "If" by author Rudyard Kipling. The inspiring poem, known for its timeless message, emphasizes maintaining composure and resilience in challenging circumstances. Sharing this poem on her Instagram handle, Samantha wrote in the caption, “This poem has always been a guiding light for me and I wanted to share it with you today.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) An excerpt from the poem read, “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools.” It further read, “If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’” Samantha’s post comes amid Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding preparations. The couple will reportedly tie the knot on December 4 in an intimate yet culturally rich ceremony, attended by close friends and family. For her big day, Dhulipala has chosen a traditional Kanjivaram silk saree, beautifully adorned with real gold zari. In 2021, Samantha and Naga announced their divorce after four years of marriage. They issued a joint statement, revealing that their separation was mutual and amicable. 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
21 November,2024 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding is highly awaited by fans and is one of the biggest in the film circuit. Recently, the wedding invite also went viral which featured names of the couple's ancestors and family members and the date of the occasion. Sobhita’s wedding invite is not just a piece of paper but a carefully curated collection of memories and traditions that reflect her growing up years. Sobhita Dhulipala's handmade wedding invite Besides the invite, Sobhita curated a handwoven basket with things she loved growing up. She packed over 100 invites herself. She likes to take on the wedding tasks personally. Recently, she went wedding shopping with her mother instead of a stylist. A source who received the beautiful wedding invite revealed, "Sobhita is so happy to do this. She packed her wedding invites herself for around 100 guests. She found so much joy in doing this. She curated a handwoven basket with some of the little things she grew up loving—handmade Kondapalli dancing dolls, old-school bath basics, a filter coffee kit, Nalla-Kaaram Podi, Sunnundalu, and fresh mogra gajras." Through these thoughtful inclusions, Sobhita’s wedding invite goes beyond a mere announcement; it is a celebration of heritage, home, and the small, meaningful things that have shaped her life. It is a collection of all her memories, and she wants to cherish them as she begins a new chapter of her life with her husband, Naga Chaitanya. Her fans and well-wishers are now eagerly awaiting the wedding, inspired by the actress’ grounded and heartfelt approach to this milestone. Fans are eagerly waiting for #SoChay’s wedding pictures. Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya's wedding festivities The wedding is supposed to take place in Annapurna Studios on 4th December. The couple chose the studio as their wedding place because it is named after Naga Chaitanya's grandmother Annapurna Akkineni and the place holds a special significance in their lives. The couple got engaged on August 8, 2024, and on October 21, Sobhita dropped pictures from her Pasupu danchadam ritual, marking the beginning of the wedding festivities. It is a ritual that is followed in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which marks the beginning of wedding festivities. It is held after the engagement ceremony and before the haldi. The ritual involves women pounding turmeric in a pestle, and the turmeric is then stored for use in other wedding functions. The ceremony also involves decorating the house and inviting guests to participate.
20 November,2024 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth actor Ram Charan recently found himself at the center of online criticism after he visited a dargah. However, his wife, Upasana Konidela, stepped in to defend him, emphasizing the importance of respecting all religions while following one’s own. Taking to her X handle, the star wife posted a photo of Ram visiting a dargah, where he was captured bowing his head with his hands placed on his chest. He wore a traditional black outfit, complemented by a large garland around his neck. The picture also featured several other people, including singer Mohit Chauhan, standing nearby. Alongside the image, she wrote, “Upasana wrote, "Faith unites, never divides. As Indians, we honour all paths to the divine (folded hands emoji) our strength lies in unity. (National Flag emoji). #OneNationOneSpirit #jaihind. @AlwaysRamCharan respecting other religions while following his own (saluting face emoji).” Faith unites, never dividesAs Indians, we honor all paths to the divine 🙏 our strength lies in unity. 🇮🇳 #OneNationOneSpirit #jaihind @AlwaysRamCharan respecting other religions while following his own 🫡 pic.twitter.com/BdW58IEEF9 — Upasana Konidela (@upasanakonidela) November 19, 2024 Reacting to Upasana’s post, one netizen said, “Ma'am respecting other religions doesn't mean you go to their dargah in ayyappa Mala. We can respect their religion by not insulting their faith and respect what they do without interfering in our religion!” In her reply, she shared a news article with the headline, “Embracing Harmony: Sabarimala's Unique Tradition of Praying at the Mosque of Vavar.” Meanwhile, Ram Charan visited the Kadapa dargah in Andhra Pradesh to serve as the chief guest at the 80th National Mushaira Ghazal event. The actor had earlier committed to music legend AR Rahman that he would attend this year's event in that capacity. Reports suggest that Rahman had assured the dargah authorities in 2023 that Charan would be brought in as a guest. True to his word, the 'RRR' actor attended the event while observing the Ayyappa Deeksha, as a devoted follower of the dargah. On the work front, Ram is set to star in the upcoming film “Game Changer” directed by Shankar. The political drama will see the actor playing the role of an IAS officer, with the possibility of him portraying a dual role. The movie is slated to release on January 10, 2025. 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
20 November,2024 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSWhile the whole world is waiting for details on his impending nuptials with Sobhita Dhulipala, soon-to-be groom Naga Chaitanya was at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Sunday to cheer for his team, the Hyderabad Blackbirds at the Indian Racing Festival (IRF). The Indian Racing Festival is a meticulously curated motorsport event designed to captivate the growing motorsport fan base in India. The finals were held in Coimbatore on Sunday, which was attended by celebrity owners Arjun Kapoor and John Abraham as well. Naga Chaitanya's love for motorsports Chay says the racing bug bit him early. "My passion for motorsports started fairly early when I was in school, living in Chennai, going to the Sriperumbudur race track. I started watching Formula 1, MotoGP. I think the bug bit me very early. Now, I’m so happy to be a part of motorsports, in such close proximity, being able to own a team, be a part of the entire championship is such a thrill for me," he told Mid-day after the race in Coimbatore. South African teenager Aqil Alibhai from Naga Chaitanya's team Hyderabad Blackbirds clinched the F4 Indian Championship title on Sunday. Encouraging women drivers The 37-year-old actor also said that this event ensured women participation in this male-dominated sport. "I think they have so much talent among them, they just need the exposure and opportunities like this to get some driving time to better their skills. I’m grateful to the Indian Racing League for making it compulsory for female drivers to be a part of it," he said. Film on motorsports? Chay also said he’d be open to a film made on motorsports. “Why not? I think it is getting more exposure in the country. When the IRL happened in Chennai, it was a street circuit, it took the race much closer to the people, being in the heart of the city. Such kind of opportunities give the sport so much exposure. Year on year it has been growing and there’s going to be so many fans of motorsports soon." The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) hosted its inaugural night street race at the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit from August 30 to September 1, 2024, marking a historic moment in Indian motorsports.
19 November,2024 05:39 PM IST | Coimbatore | Bohni BandyopadhyayRam Gopal Varma is a celebrity who is unabashed on the internet and has never held back when it comes to expressing himself on social media. The filmmaker, over the years, has made many controversial statements that have become the talk of the town, but it turns out now the repercussions are going to be wilder. For the uninitiated, recently the filmmaker posted something about Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu and deputy CM Pawan Kalyan that has created an uproar. The Andhra Pradesh police summoned the filmmaker after a case was filed against him, and it turns out he has asked for more time to appear for the same. Ram Gopal Varma in a post allegedly shared morphed images of N. Chandrababu Naidu If you have been away from the news, Ram Gopal Varma, in a post, allegedly shared morphed images of N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and their families in an indecent way. This did not go well with many, and a certain Ramalingam (45) from Maddipadu filed an FIR against him under various sections. The case was filed against RGV at the Maddipadu police station in Prakasam district on November 11 for allegedly posting morphed photographs of the CM, deputy CM, and others on social media. Ram Gopal Varma received notice As per a Hindustan Times report, a police team from Prakasam district went to Ram Gopal Varma’s Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad and gave him a notice that ordered him to present himself for investigation on November 19, which is today. Prakasam district Superintendent of Police A. R. Damodar has now confirmed that he has not turned up for the probe and has sent a letter through his lawyer. Ram Gopal Varma requests more time "Ram Gopal Varma sent a written representation through his lawyer requesting more time, about four to five days, to appear for the investigation as he is engaged with pre-scheduled movie shooting," the SP told PTI. The filmmaker, however, is ready to cooperate with the system and has even sent his lawyer to the local circle inspector. The police are now verifying if the request made by RGV is true or false and will take a call. In these cases, if found eligible for an extension, people are given a day to a couple of days to appear. But the SP has also confirmed that if the probe finds that Ram Gopal Varma has pushed the investigation only to buy time, a police team will be sent after him. Stay tuned to Mid-Day for more updates on this.
19 November,2024 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Monday, reports surfaced that Keerthy Suresh is all set to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend Antony Thattil. Though the actress hasn't confirmed the news as of now, it has been said that she will be getting married in Goa in December. While the news of Keerthy’s wedding has elated her fans, people wonder who Antony, Keerthy’s childhood sweetheart, is. Well, to end all the confusion, here’s detailed information about who Antony Thattil is and what he does. Read on to know everything about Keerthy’s childhood sweetheart and would-be husband. Who is Keerthy Suresh’s boyfriend Antony Thattil? Antony Thattil is a Dubai-based businessman who owns a chain of resorts in his hometown, Kochi. The businessman, who likes to keep a low-key profile and is media-shy, has a couple of companies registered under his name in Keerthy’s hometown, Chennai. Because of his media-shy personality, he doesn't make many media appearances. As per a report in 'India Times', Keerthy and Antony have been dating for 15 years now. The duo met each other when the actress was in school, and Antony was about to start college. More about Keerthy Suresh’s wedding According to a report in 'Deccan Herald', Keerthy Suresh will be tying the knot at a luxurious resort in Goa during the second week of December. The wedding will be an intimate affair with just family and close friends in attendance. The report stated that the marriage will take place on December 11. The wedding festivities will kick off on December 9 and will go on for three days. The report further suggests that celebrities like Thalapathy Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Varun Dhawan, Sivakarthikeyan, Atlee, and Nani will be there with Keerthy on her special day. Wedding invites have also been sent to Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and other prominent names from showbiz, who are likely to grace the wedding. About Keerthy Suresh's Bollywood debut The action film 'Baby John' is directed by A Kaleeswaran. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. It is reportedly a remake of the Tamil film 'Theri', which starred Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Amy Jackson. Atlee is presenting the film in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. The teaser of the film received massive responses from fans.
19 November,2024 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Keerthy Suresh is gearing up for her big Bollywood debut 'Baby John' that is scheduled to release later this year. However, there seem to be wedding bells for the actress before her Bollywood debut. The actress who has made her mark with her performance in South cinema is reportedly planning to tie the knot with long-time boyfriend in December in Goa. According to a report in Deccan Herald, Keerthy Suresh will be tying the knot at a luxurious resort in Goa during the second week of December. The wedding will be an intimate affair with just family and close friends in attendance. The report stated that the marriage will take place on December 11. The wedding festivities will kick off from December 9 and will go on for three days. Reportedly, Keerthy has been in a relationship with Antony Thattil for the past 15 years. He is a Dubai-based businessman. It is rumoured that Antony Thattil and Keerthy Suresh went to school together, and they were high school sweethearts. More details about Antony, his profession and his relationship with Keerthy are awaited. The report further suggests that celebrities like 'Thalapathy Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Varun Dhawan, Sivakarthikeyan, Atlee and Nani will be there with Keertthy on her special day. Even the wedding invites have been sent to Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Udayanidhi Stalin and other prominent names from the showbiz and are likely to grace the wedding. About Keerthy Suresh's Bollywood debut The action film 'Baby John' is directed by A Kaleeswaran. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. It is reportedly a remake of the Tamil film Theri that starred Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson. Atlee is presenting the film in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. The teaser of the film received massive responses from the fans. The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee and Jyoti Deshpande. 'Baby John' is touted as one of the highly anticipated action entertainers and is set to release in theatres this Christmas December 25, adding to the festive cheer. Keerthy Suresh is the daughter of film producer G. Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka.[2] She began her career as a child actress in the early 2000s and returned to films after studying fashion design. She had her first lead role in the 2013 Malayalam film Geethaanjali.
19 November,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in connection with a rape case. A bench of justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma granted relief to Siddique subject to conditions that he will surrender his passport and cooperate in the investigation of the case. The top court, however, said that it would not give elaborate reasons while granting anticipatory bail to Siddique considering the sensitivity of the case. It took note of the delay in lodging the FIR in the matter as the complainant had filed the complaint almost eight years after the alleged incident and created the posts on Facebook somewhere in 2018. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for the petitioner, had raised questions on the delay in the FIR and apprised the court that she had made allegations against other people too. Insisting the top court grant him bail, Siddique's counsel said that he would not run away anywhere and also said that d that the actor had met the complainant once in a preview of the movie. Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Kerala Government, said that why the victim was invited for the preview of a film which is an event attended by few people only who is invited. Advocate Vrinda Grover for the victim said it takes immense courage for a woman to come forward and speak about the rape incident. Malayalam cine actor Siddique has approached the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a rape case. Earlier Kerala Police issued a lookout notice against actor Siddique, suspecting he may have fled the state in connection with the ongoing investigation into a rape case. The notice has been issued to all district police chiefs in Kerala as well as the police chiefs of all states. Actor Siddique is allegedly on the run after the Kerala High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail application. The case is being investigated by a Special Investigation Team of the Kerala government. The museum police in Thiruvananthapuram registered a case against Siddique on August 27 under charges of rape and criminal intimidation, based on the complaint filed by a young actor. However, Siddique has categorically denied the allegation. The Malayalam film industry has recently been rocked by a "Me Too" movement exposing various allegations of sexual abuse. Following the allegations, Siddique resigned from his position as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Consequently, the entire 17-member executive committee of AMMA also resigned. Serious accusations have been made by several women actors against prominent figures in the industry, including director Ranjith and actors Mukesh, Jayasurya, and Edavela Babu, among others The surge in these allegations came in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed disturbing accounts of harassment, exploitation, and the systematic mistreatment of women in the industry. The report, made public on August 19, after redacting the names of witnesses and the accused, noted that the Malayalam film industry is controlled by about 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who dominate and exert control over the industry. 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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