No role is too small. Who knows that better than Triptii Dimri, her brief part in Animal (2023) having changed her career overnight? The blockbuster’s success brought her many things, including a wider audience and the ‘national crush’ label. Last month, Karan Johar announced his next production, Bad Newz, starring Vicky Kaushal, Dimri and Ammy Virk. While the posters released in March showed Dimri sporting a baby bump, mid-day has now learnt that director Anand Tiwari’s comedy revolves around the rare medical condition, heteropaternal superfecundation. A source tells us that like director Raj Mehta’s Good Newwz (2019), its spiritual sequel too has pregnancy as the central conflict. “While Good Newwz was about accidental sperm swap, Bad Newz is based on a medical condition called heteropaternal superfecundation, where a woman gets pregnant with twins from different men. The film is based on a true incident,” the source says. The film was announced in March In the comedy, the actor will be seen romancing both Kaushal and Virk. More importantly, her character marks a stark departure from her submissive role in Animal. It’s also her first light-hearted part after back-to-back intense portrayals of an ill-fated lover in Laila Majnu (2018), a woman seeking revenge in Bulbbul (2020), and a singer battling depression in Qala (2022). “Triptii will be seen as a mainstream leading lady for the first time. Like Dharma heroines, she plays today’s woman, an ambitious chef, who can go to any lengths to further her career,” adds the source. It’s evident that Dimri is consciously steering towards mainstream cinema this year. The actor has the horror comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 with Kartik Aaryan, and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video opposite Rajkummar Rao in the pipeline. That, however, doesn’t mean she has bid adieu to intense stories. The actor, along with Siddhant Chaturvedi, will front Johar’s yet-untitled romantic drama, helmed by Shazia Iqbal. From what we hear, it’s a profound love story set against the backdrop of the caste system. “The film is a remake of the Tamil hit, Pariyerum Perumal [2018]. It is currently in post-production. The makers are contemplating titling it Dhadak 2, as a spiritual sequel to Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter’s Dhadak [2018], which explored class difference.”
27 April,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaAmitabh Bachchan’s grandson and Abhishek Bachchan’s nephew Agastya Nanda is not the only actor to make his big-screen debut with Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis. Rumours are rife that Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia is foraying into the movies with the biopic on Param Vir Chakra awardee, Arun Khetarpal. Contrary to the popular notion that her superstar mama could have easily facilitated a tailor-made launch-pad, Simar reportedly bagged her maiden movie strictly on merit. She has apparently shot her portions for the film that also showcases the protagonist’s relationship with his father, Brigadier ML Khetarpal, essayed by Dharmendra. The makers are planning to release Ikkis on February 10 next year. Ticket to Hollywood In a recent interview with an international publication, Katrina Kaif shared that a Hollywood project is not only inevitable, but it will also mark an important milestone in her career. The Merry Christmas actor revealed that she had received an offer from Hollywood, but things didn’t materialise. Asserting that she believes it will happen, Kat stated, “I think that will be a whole new leaf in my book, so to speak, and really exciting.” Recalling her foray into acting with the Telugu film, Malliswari (2004), she said that she has always put the audiences first and ensured that translated with her choices throughout her career. Kat concluded, saying, “Now, I think it’s about finding a balance, what story do I feel is going to connect with the audience? And what do I connect to personally and as an actor right now? What’s going to give me growth? What’s going to give me satisfaction? This is just exactly what I want to be doing right now.” Outside the comfort zone Taapsee Pannu has become synonymous with heroine-centric subjects, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actor. “I like to challenge myself and step outside my comfort zone. This way, each day on set is an exciting adventure,” she said recently. Sharing that she enjoys the process of getting to live so many lives, Taapsee added, “I get to view things from another character’s perspective. I like seeing that story as an output on screen. I enjoy the fact that we’ve been able to create a world from only words and pure imagination.” Sodhi missing! Gurucharan Singh, best known for playing Sodhi in the sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltaah Chashmah, has reportedly gone missing. Actor-producer and chairperson of the Indian Film and Television Producers Council (TV and Web) JD Majithia shared that he got the news from a common family friend, Bhakti Soni. “She called to say that there was no sign of Gurucharan after he failed to arrive in Mumbai from Delhi on April 22. Later, we found out that he hadn’t boarded the flight,” JD said. A missing persons complaint has been registered with a south west Delhi police station. JD added, “We request the authorities to undertake a search for him.” Trouble in paradise Rumour has it that all is not well between Shruti Haasan and beau Santanu Hazarika. The actor and the doodle artiste-illustrator, who were living-in together for the past three years, are said to have broken up. They have been living apart for about a month now. That Shruti and Santanu have also unfollowed each other on social media seems to further indicate their split. Moreover, the Salaar actor has removed their pictures together from her account, and even taken a break from social media. Announcing her return online, she wrote, “It’s been a crazy ride, learning so much about myself and about people.” Incidentally, in January this year, the duo dismissed rumours of a secret wedding, maintaining that they would never hide the news. On the work front, Shruti has Salaar Part 2 with Prabhas and Toxic with Yash. The other Thackeray In a landscape where lineage often dictates career trajectories, Aaishvary Thackeray stands out for his unique choices. Unlike cousin Aaditya, who embraced their family’s legacy, Aaishvary has chosen to pursue a career in movies. He spent over five years striving to establish himself in his chosen field, starting his journey as an assistant on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani (2015). Since then, he has been refining his skills. Industry insiders have praised him as a talent with potential to leave a lasting impact. According to a source, “Assisting on multiple movies over the years, Aaishvary has learnt the ropes of every department of filmmaking. He is immensely passionate about films, dance and music. Considering that he has earned praise from those he has worked with, don’t be surprised if we see some big announcements about Aaishvary’s projects.” Property gains Priyanka Chopra Jonas is not only building her real-estate portfolio, but making sure she gets returns too. She recently rented out the family bungalow, located in the plush Koregaon Park in Pune. Along with mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth, the Citadel actor has leased out the property for a rent of R2.06 lakh per month with a security deposit of R6 lakh. The ground floor of the sprawling bungalow measures 2,180 sq ft, with a basement of 950 sq ft, a garden of 2,232 sq ft and a parking lot of 400 sq ft. Priyanka is presently working on the action-comedy, Heads of State, and has The Bluff lined up.
27 April,2024 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamShah Rukh Khan and his son, AbRam, were spotted cheering for the Kolkata Knight Riders against Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings during an IPL 2024 match today. Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam cheer for KKR On Friday, Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam were seen cheering for their team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, in a match against Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings. Shah Rukh attended the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. He was captured on camera displaying various emotions, including concern when players were dismissed and pure excitement when KKR players scored sixes. Only a fan knows how much happiness we feel when we see our idol up close..What A Unmacthble Aura Of Megastar #ShahRukhKhan#KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/yAnrPfUX8F — 😎Sourav Srkian Das😎 (@SrkianDas04) April 26, 2024 The King with Little Prince arriving at our den, Eden Gardens 💜😎#ShahRukhKhan #KKRvPBKSpic.twitter.com/EnH6NYL9A5 — Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) April 26, 2024 SRK, AbRam, and @pooja_dadlani bring the magic to Eden Gardens as they cheer the Knights! 💜🔥@iamsrk @KKRiders @KKRUniverse #ShahRukhKhan #KKRvPBKS #KKR #IPL2024 #IPL #KingKhan pic.twitter.com/vE6R7wRWhi — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) April 26, 2024 ABRAM SEEMED EVEN MORE ANIMATED & EXCITED THAN SRK 𓀠 TONIGHT'S SEEING KKR BATTING . FANBOY OF KKR 🔥#ShahRukhKhan #KKRvPBKS #AbRampic.twitter.com/WdiaJeyCGw — Aamir Khan 𓀠 (@AAMIRSRK45) April 26, 2024 The entry of king khan 💜@iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #SRK pic.twitter.com/freyb1Mwpe — . (@Raffin21) April 26, 2024 Shah Rukh Khan jets off Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reached Kolkata ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday evening.The actor, who is co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, earlier arrived at the Kalina airport in Mumbai to board his flight for Kolkata.PlayUnmuteFullscreenThe 'Pathaan' actor never fails to impress fans with his swag and fashion and was snapped on Friday in his ponytail look. The 'Pathaan' actor never fails to impress fans with his swag and fashion and was snapped on Friday in his ponytail look. On the work front, SRK returned to the silver screen with Siddharth Anand's 'Pathaan' in January 2023.The film, in which SRK donned an awe-evoking action avatar, broke several records at the box office. The film also marked SRK's first hit following his sabbatical of four years after a series of flicks such as 'Zero' and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'. After 'Pathaan', King Khan returned to theatres in September with 'Jawan'. The film once again saw SRK in an action avatar. (With inputs from ANI)
26 April,2024 10:40 PM IST | MumbaiActor and YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has announced his decision to relocate his base from Delhi to Mumbai, marking a significant shift in his career trajectory. He believes the city holds immense potential and endless possibilities for growth in the entertainment industry. "I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my career in Mumbai," said Bhuvan, who is currently busy with 'Taaza Khabar 2'. Bhuvan said: "The city holds immense potential and endless possibilities for growth in the entertainment industry. I've always been drawn to the vibrant energy of Mumbai, and now, as my work demands more of my time here, it feels like the natural next step for me." 'Taaza Khabar 2', directed by Himank Gaur and written by the duo Hussain and Abbas Dalal, also stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Deven Bhojani, Shilpa Shukla, Prathmesh Parab, Nitya Mathur, and others in pivotal roles. Produced by Rohit Raj and Bhuvan Bam under the banner BB Ki Vines productions, 'Taaza Khabar 2' will soon drop on Disney+ Hotstar. 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
26 April,2024 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are one of the most gorgeous-looking couples in Bollywood. Whenever they step out, they also serve fashion goals. On Friday, the duo caught attention at the Mumbai airport as they opted to twin in blue denim outfits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) In the visuals captured by the paps, Kiara can be seen donning a denim top that she paired with blue wide jeans. Sidharth wore cargo pants that he paired with a white T-shirt and denim shirt, striking a cool look. Both even happily posed for the shutterbugs. Kiara and Sidharth got married in Rajasthan in February 2023. They first met during the wrap of Lust Stories. They began dating on the sets of the 2021 film Shershaah, their first film together. Meanwhile, on the work front, Sidharth was recently seen in 'Yodha'.The film has been produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan. Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna are also part of the action movie. Kiara will be seen sharing screen space with Ram Charan in 'Game Changer'. The film has already built some excitement as Ram Charan plays the role of an IAS Officer who rises to become Chief Minister. She also has Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3' opposite Ranveer Singh in the kitty. 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
26 April,2024 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIIndian musician King has teamed up with global pop sensation Jason Derulo for the summer anthem titled 'Bumpa', which was released on Friday. Jason Derulo said: " 'Bumpa' has been an incredible experience. King and I co-wrote the song, blending our languages and styles to ensure the vibe connects with listeners worldwide. I'm eager to see India and the rest of the world groove to our creation." This song marks Derulo’s first collaboration with an Indian artist. King said: "Working with Jason on ‘Bumpa’ was an incredible journey of creating a global dance anthem from India. I'm all set to dive into uncharted territory with fresh sounds and music, and 'Bumpa' is just the start." "Collaborating with Jason was amazing, and I'm looking forward to bringing the house down with this banger track!" The song is choreographed by the French duo Les Twins, who have also worked with global superstars Beyonce and Jason Derulo. King is known for hits like 'Maan Meri Jaan', 'Tu Aake Dekhle', and 'Oops'. Derulo is celebrated for smash hits like 'Jiggle', 'Swalla', and 'Take You Dancing', and is now joining forces with King. 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
26 April,2024 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSNine-time Grammy-nominated sitarist, producer, and film composer Anoushka Shankar will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford and described it as a "pinch-me moment" in her career. The prestigious recognition is being conferred "in recognition of her outstanding achievements within the music industry" and underscores her profound influence on the global music landscape and her unwavering commitment to bridging cultural divides through her art. Anoushka said: "This is truly a pinch-me moment in my career; I never even dreamed I might receive an honour such as this, let alone from one of the most prestigious universities in the world. I am deeply grateful to Oxford University for conferring me with an honorary degree. “I also feel reflective and grateful for all my past teachers who got me to this point. I was fortunate to have had the most precious education in music under the guidance of my father and unbelievable coaching and support in my career aged thirteen onwards from my mother. This is all thanks to them," she added. Anoushka will be awarded her degree on June 19 at the university's annual Encaenia academic ceremony. 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
26 April,2024 08:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSKajol shared a hilarious glimpse of her workout from her pilates classes and asked everyone whether the picture was taken before or after her exercise. Kajol took to Instagram and posted a funny picture from her pilates class. In the photo, the actress is seen lying down on the pilates machine, wearing athleisure and sunglasses. “Since everyone wants to know what my workouts look like… Here is a pic… Ab batao yeh workout ke pehle ka hai ya baad main,” she wrote in the caption. On the work front, Kajol, who was last seen in 'Lust Stories 2' and 'The Trial', will soon be appearing in 'Do Patti', alongside Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the mystery thriller tells a captivating story set in the hills of North India. 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
26 April,2024 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSManoj Bajpayee has been acting in front of the camera for over two decades now and while the actor is celebrated for being one of the best actors of the country, he recently shared that a lot of people have preconceived notions about him, which includes them assuming that he is a “sharabi (alcoholic).” Manoj recently appeared on a podcast on the YouTube channel Bharti TV and said that one of his co-actors walked up to him and said that Manoj is known for having a shot of vodka before every take. Manoj Bajpayee reacts to rumours He thought back to an incident from the sets of Joram and said, "When I was shooting for Joram, one girl came up to me, this was her first film. She said ‘sir, I am really enjoying working with you’.” After which, Manoj thanked her. The woman further asked, “‘Sir, it is very well known about you that you take a shot before every take. I said ‘what shot?’ She said ‘people think it is a vodka shot’.” Manoj expressed his shock and told her “What shot? I don’t even drink hard liquor.” When the woman reminded Manoj that he drinks from a little bottle every few hours, Manoj revealed that it was the bottle for his homeopathic medicne. The woman asked Manoj about the little miniature he drinks from every few hours, Manoj then revealed that the miniature was infact his bottle for homeopathic medicine. “I said ‘are you crazy? This is homeopathic medicine.’ People think I go on the set after having a vodka shot, yeh toh sharabi hai kebabi hai.” Manoj mentioned that people made assumptions about him without asking when they saw him taking drops of homeopathic medicine straight from the bottle, which was required by the medication. He insisted, “I don’t drink hard liquor.” On the work front: 'Bhaiyya Ji' is Manoj's 100th film. As per a statement, 'Bhaiyya Ji' is packed with "intense action, gripping revenge drama and heartfelt emotions of family bonding.Excited about the project, Manoj earlier said, "I am thrilled to step into the world of Bhaiyaaji. It will be a raw and intense character that I am excited to bring to life. A thorough mainstream entertainer that Bhaiyaaji is, made me decide to collaborate with Apoorv Singh Karki who directed Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and became the producer for this one along with the lovely team." (With inputs from ANI)
26 April,2024 04:03 PM IST | MumbaiArbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora were previously married for 19 years, but they have since separated. Despite the end of their marriage, they continue to work together in raising their son, Arhaan Khan. Recently, Arhaan started his own vodcast called 'Dumb Biryani,' and in the second episode, his mother Malaika Arora and Sarjita Raiyani were featured as guests. Arbaaz Khan reacts to ex-wife Malaika Arora During the chat, Malaika Arora talked about their son, Arhaan, picking up an "indecisive" trait from his dad, Arbaaz. Later, when Arbaaz was interviewed by Zoom Entertainment, he was asked about Malaika's comment. He said she's entitled to her opinion and focused on the positive traits she mentioned about him. He said, “See, that’s between a mother and her son, that is the opinion that she had. I guess she’s entitled to have that opinion. Yes, she may have thought that I’m indecisive on certain aspects.” Arbaaz also mentioned that he read about Malaika highlighting his qualities of having a clear mind and being decisive. So, he said he chose to focus on those positive aspects. Arbaaz further added, “It’s nothing to take seriously or whatever. It’s an interesting chat show that’s between the mother and son. I mean, she’s got the right to say whatever. I thought it was okay. I don’t want to dispute anything. That’s her opinion.” Malaika Arora on Dumb Biryani podcast Arhaan Khan inquired about what traits of his he gets from his father and what she likes and dislikes about it. The actress and fitness icon replied, "Your mannerisms are just like him, it's shocking how similar you are, even the way you twitch, it's just like your dad. All your mannerisms are just like your dad." Arhaan then demonstrated a sniffing motion and asked, "Even this?" Malaika replied, "That too, it's not a very attractive mannerism but they're just like your dad." "You're a very fair person, and your dad has the same trait, which is being very just in the sense that he never goes overboard about things. He is very clear about certain things, and that trait you have," she continued. Malaika Arora concluded, "And at the same time, you can also be extremely indecisive, just like him, which is my least favourite. You can't decide on the colour of your shirt, you can't decide what you want to eat, you can't decide what time you should wake up."
26 April,2024 03:25 PM IST | MumbaiActor Neha Sharma cast her vote in her father Ajeet Sharma's constituency in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Friday. Ajit Sharma, a Congress candidate, is contesting from Bhagalpur. The senior Congress leader, his wife, and his daughter Neha showed their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth. Following her participation in the democratic process, Neha urged the people to exercise their right to vote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Sharma 💫 (@nehasharmaofficial) After casting her vote, Neha told ANI, "This is a very important day...I request people that this is a very important right that we have. As an aware citizen, step out and vote because your vote is precious." Bhagalpur is among the five seats in Bihar, along with Banka, Kishanganj, Katihar, and Purnia polling today. Voting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar began at 6 AM today and will last till 7 PM. The rest of the seats will go to polls in the remaining five phases of the general elections, with 2nd phase going on today. Overall, the ongoing second phase of the Lok Sabha elections will witness voting in 89 constituencies spread across 13 states and union territories. 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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