Superstar Salman Khan grabbed the eyeballs as he attended the star-studded screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' in Mumbai. He looked dapper in white printed trousers and a black shirt and struck a suave pose for the paparazzi. He arrived for the event along with a tight security. His security was strengthened after a gun-firing incident outside his house on April 14. The firing was orchestrated by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang who has repeatedly threatened the star with death. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) The event was also attended by several other celebs including Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Rashmika Mandanna, Sonam Bajwa, Fardeen Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Anand L Rai, Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma, among others. About Heeramandi: Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi. Bhansali Productions shared the trailer on their official Instagram handle. The caption reads, "In the glittering, regal halls of Shahi Mahal, romance and revolution clash in silence...Sanjay Leela Bhansali's sweeping saga of love, loss and liberation - Heeramandi: The Diamond bazaar..Trailer out now!" The intriguing trailer showcases the lives of courtesans in Heeramandi, Lahore, British India. Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) governs over an aristocratic courtesan house. She plans, fearing no one, until the homecoming of her late nemesis' daughter, Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha), which raises problems in the household. Outside, the city is rolling with revolutionaries seeking India's independence from British domination, with Mallikajaan's daughter, Bibbojaan (Aditi Rao Hydari), joining the struggle for freedom. Meanwhile, Mallikajaan's youngest son, Alamzeb (Sharmin Segal), fantasises about falling in love with the son of a nobleman, Tajdar (Taha Shah Badussha), and wishes to escape Heeramandi. At one point, it gives glimpses of India's freedom struggle and on the other hand, it also shows Mallikajaan and Fareedan face off in an epic battle for the title of Heeramandi's huzoor. 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is scheduled to be out on May 1. The series, which marks Bhansali's debut in the web world, also stars Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles. About Salman Khan: Talking about Salman Khan, a few days ago, two men opened fire outside his house in Mumbai and it has raised concerns among fans and family members. The Mumbai Crime Branch had previously named criminal Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi as the prime perpetrators of the Salman Khan house firing incident. Following the discovery of significant evidence, both were added to the list of wanted accused, reported ANI. According to the report, a case has been filed against four people in connection with the firing incident at Salman Khan's home, including Anmol and Lawrence Bishnoi. Prior to the shooting, the perpetrators had done reconnaissance on Khan's house several times, including a visit to his farmland. According to the report, the Salman Khan house firing incident occurred on April 14 when two individuals on a motorcycle fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where Salman Khan resides, before fleeing the scene. Both suspects were captured on CCTV footage wearing caps and carrying backpacks. In a recent development, Delhi crime branch officials on Wednesday reached Mumbai and interrogated the two accused arrested in the Salman Khan firing case. Both the accused Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal were interrogated for about three hours. (with inputs from ANI)
25 April,2024 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPreity Zinta is set to make a comeback to Bollywood in the upcoming film 'Lahore 1947' alongside veteran actor Sunny Deol. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this project marks a significant milestone for Preity as she returns to the silver screen after a hiatus. The 'Veer Zaara' actor gave fans a delightful sneak peek into the film's production with a series of behind-the-scenes photos shared on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) Expressing her excitement, Preity posted snapshots from the film set, offering fans a glimpse into the world of 'Lahore 1947'. Sharing a photo of the film's clapperboard, Preity captioned it with a simple yet powerful statement, "On set for Lahore 1947." Another image featured the actress sharing a candid moment with director Rajkumar Santoshi, hinting at the camaraderie behind the scenes. The announcement of Preity Zinta's return to Bollywood has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among her fans. Eagerly anticipating her comeback, fans flooded social media with expressions of joy and anticipation. From labeling her as the "queen" of Bollywood to expressing their eagerness to witness her on the big screen again, fans have been vocal about their excitement in the comments section. 'Lahore 1947', produced under Aamir Khan's banner, marks a significant collaboration between Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan's Productions. The film was officially announced last October, garnering attention for its star-studded cast and promising storyline. Adding to the anticipation, veteran actor Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal has also joined the cast of 'Lahore 1947' in a pivotal role. The movie will also feature Sunny Deol sharing screen space with his elder son Karan Deol. 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
25 April,2024 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Jacqueline Fernandez delighted her fans with beautiful pictures from her recent vacation trip. The actress took to her Instagram account on Wednesday to drop stunning pictures from her getaway. The 'Murder 2' actress wrote a caption that read, "Love light happiness and baby goats." Dressed in a stylish all-brown outfit and a bucket hat, Jacqueline looked incredibly mesmerizing. Jacqueline also posted a video of herself feeding young goats and captured sweet candid moments with them. Have a look at the pictures View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacqueliene Fernandez (@jacquelienefernandez) Soon after Jacqueline shared the vacation pictures, fans flooded the comments section to express their admiration for her beauty. One user wrote, "Very beautiful and cute lady with a lovely smile." Another user commented, "Your smile make me happy Jackie." (along with a heart emoji) "Soo happy & blessed to see you in my feed," penned a third user. Meanwhile, on the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez will be next seen in 'Fateh' opposite Sonu Sood. The film will showcase some breathtaking action sequences, which have been done under the supervision of Hollywood stunt expert Lee Whittaker. 'Fateh' has been shot across global locations including India, USA, Russia, and Poland, read a statement. 'Fateh' is all set to hit the screens this year. With Fateh, Sonu is making his directorial debut. It is produced by Zee Studios and Shakti Sagar Productions. 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
25 April,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIPriyanka Chopra, who is currently busy shooting for her next big project titled 'Heads of State', has dropped a behind-the-scenes picture from her on-location shoot from the film. Priyanka on Wednesday took to her Instagram account to share behind-the-scenes pictures of her from shoot diaries. The 'Barfi' actress looked stunning in a radiant selfie. She wore a cool pair of sunglasses and posed with a river in the background. Earlier, Priyanka gave glimpses of her recent vacation in Switzerland, taking a break from her busy schedule. A few days back, Priyanka offered a peek into her life in France. The series of photos showcased glimpses of the Heads of State sets, along with a snapshot of the actress studying the script of The Bluff. Additionally, Chopra shared adorable moments spent with her daughter on set, highlighting her ability to balance her professional and maternal duties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Meanwhile, Priyanka is occupied with the shooting of Heads Of State, an upcoming action comedy featuring Idris Elba, John Cena, and Jack Quaid in key roles, under the direction of Ilya Naishuller. Alongside, she recently announced her involvement in The Bluff, directed by Frank E Flowers. On the Bollywood front, she will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's next directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa' alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. However, no update has been provided on the film since the announcement was made a couple of years ago. 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
25 April,2024 06:35 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIWedding shenanigans At Arti Singh and fiancé Dipak Chauhan’s sangeet ceremony, cousin Krushna Abhishek and close friend Karan Singh Grover showered the bride-to-be with hugs and blessings after her performance. We also spotted Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande Make way Rani Mukerji seems to be in no mood to entertain anyone until she wraps up her puja at a Hanuman temple in Khar Just in Denim is bae: Kareena Kapoor Khan; We have to hold hands?: Akshara Haasan with Shruti Haasan; Summer feels: Disha Patani; In or out?; Karan Johar; In twos: Rakul Preet Singh with Jackky Bhagnani; Man in black: Ishaan Khatter
25 April,2024 06:23 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamLast May, rumours surfaced about two of KJ’s students uniting for a movie. Almost a year on, we hear that Varun Dhawan, who made his debut with Student of the Year (2012), and Tiger Shroff, who starred in Student of the Year 2 (2017), will collaborate for a Dharma production. However, the film, said to be an action comedy, will go on floors only next year. Raj Mehta, who previously directed Varun in Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), will helm the yet-untitled film that is scripted by Sumit Roy and has dialogues by Anurag Kashyap. Currently gearing up for the release of Baby John, Varun is set to begin filming director-buddy Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari with Janhvi Kapoor next month. The actor also has filmmaker-father David Dhawan’s next and Anees Bazmee’s No Entry Mein Entry with Arjun Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh. Raj’s directorial venture will be Tiger’s second collaboration with KJo, after their actioner Screw Dheela was put on the backburner in November 2022. A gala time Ayushmann Khurrana is in New York for the Time100 Gala event, where the world’s most influential people will be felicitated. The actor, who is also championing the cause of child rights protection as the UNICEF Ambassador, has been honoured twice by the international publication. First, he was named as one of the 100 most influential people of the world in 2020, and last year, he was presented with the Impact Award. At the event in NYC tonight, Ayushmann will interact with icons like Dua Lipa, Sofia Coppola, Elliot Page, Kylie Minogue, Michael J Fox, Taraji P Henson and F1 driver Max Verstappen. Raid to end soon Ajay Devgn, who began filming Raid 2 with Vaani Kapoor in January this year, is set to wrap up Rajkumar Gupta’s directorial venture by April-end. The team is in the midst of the final schedule in Lucknow, after which they will head to Delhi for a two-day shoot. The thriller, a sequel to the 2018 hit, Raid, sees Ajay return as the upright Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik, springing a surprise on the antagonist, essayed by Riteish Deshmukh this time around. The makers had announced November 15 as the release date, but it appears that they may reschedule it. Reason: Ajay and Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again is reportedly being rescheduled to October-end, as a Diwali offering. Interestingly, the new dates of the superstar’s two other films are yet to be finalised. One is Abhishek Kapoor’s yet-untitled action thriller that marks the debut of Ajay’s nephew Aaman Devgn and Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani. Ajay also has Neeraj Pandey’s Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, which was initially slated to arrive on April 29. Jackie, Faffy join the fun venture Even as the makers of Welcome to the Jungle are shooting a mega song with an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, we hear two more actors have joined the comic entertainer. Jackie Shoff and Aftab Shivdasani are rumoured to come on board Ahmed Khan’s directorial venture, which is backed by Firoz A Nadiadwallah. Details of their characters are not known yet. However, it is being said that the makers are planning to release the movie around Christmas 2024. Writer’s choice Contrary to the notion that Salman Khan and his sister Arpita Khan Sharma nudged Aayush Sharma to become an actor, it turns out that veteran writer KV Vijayendra Prasad came up with the suggestion. During a promotional event of their upcoming film, Ruslaan, producer KK Radhamohan revealed that when Salman shared his plans of launching his brother-in-law as a director, the RRR writer wondered why he wanted Aayush to foray into filmmaking. “‘Make him a hero,’ he suggested,” recalled Radhamohan. That’s how Aayush began his journey as an actor, making his debut with LoveYatri (2018). Prasad, who is scripting Rajamouli’s next starring Mahesh Babu, has completed writing the sequel of Salman’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015). Tanisha scores her big break Rajkumar Santoshi’s daughter Tanisha Santoshi has bagged her first big film. The actor, who played a small part in the filmmaker’s Gandhi-Godse: Ek Yudh (2023), has been signed on by producer Vishal Rana for a romantic comedy. The makers plan to cast a big name as the male lead for the yet-untitled film. Tanisha recently shot an ad campaign with Ranbir Kapoor. Recalling her first meeting with him on the set of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (APKGK, 2009), she shared their then and now pictures on social media, saying, “From admiring you every day on the sets of APKGK to working with you on my first ad today.”
25 April,2024 06:19 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThe death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor undoubtedly deeply saddened The Kapoor family. He passed away on April 30, 2020. On that day, Alia, who was in a relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, was observed comforting Neetu Kapoor by holding her hand. In a recent interview, Ranbir's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni elaborated on Alia's tremendous support for the Kapoor family during this difficult period and how she also became a pillar of strength for Ranbir. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni praises Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's jodi In an interview with Galatta India, Riddhima shared that she stayed with her mother, Neetu Kapoor, for a few months following her father's passing. Despite trying to maintain a sense of normalcy when together, they often found solace in tears within their own rooms. Riddhima expressed gratitude for Ranbir and Alia's daily visits during this challenging period, “We both were shattered. Ranbir and Alia used to come every single day. They both were amazing but when they would leave I would think of ways to make my mother happy and I would invite all my cousins just to pass the time so that she is happy.” When questioned about Ranbir's approach to dealing with his father's loss and his tendency to keep his emotions to himself, Riddhima replied, “That’s not a good thing. I am sure he has spoken to Alia about it. She was a great support. She has been there at a bad time and she has been a part of it. Ranbir doesn’t talk about his feelings, he doesn’t emote much off-screen. It was a difficult time.” Further praising Alia, Riddhima mentioned, “She is a lovely girl. She is extremely loving and very kind and the best thing about her is that she is very giving. My brother has lucked out with her. Even she is very lucky.” Riddhima’s husband Bharat Sahni also spoke about her bond with Alia, he said, “I love her vibe. She is very chilled out. No politics, she doesn’t like to gossip. So, a lot of similarities.” On the work front: Ranbir Kapoor's sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, has announced that she is entering the acting world and will be making her debut in a well-known web series called 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.' She confirmed this news at an event in Mumbai.
24 April,2024 09:48 PM IST | MumbaiAR Rahman, the Oscar-winning music composer, sent his best wishes to Taylor Swift a few days late on Wednesday, congratulating her on the release of her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," which broke huge records upon its release on April 19th. AR Rahman gives a shout out to Taylor Swift on 'X', All the best @taylorswift13 👍 for your latest album #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT @devrajsanyal #TaylorSwift #TSTTPDhttps://t.co/UdwHpyqVZ3 pic.twitter.com/mVs0tX00KQ — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 24, 2024 AR Rahman seems to be a fan of Taylor Swift! He tweeted, “All the best @taylorswift13 for your latest album #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT.” and even shared the link to her Spotify page. Take a look at what fans had to say: A.R. Rahman and Taylor Swift will write history together if they collab. ❣️We all are waiting and excited for it 🔥#ARRahmanXTaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/TqSILA8MXR — Javed Alam (@JavedAlam002) April 24, 2024 i am very serious when i say if this happens INDIAN SWIFTIES will ascend to heaven.....!! #ARRahmanXTaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/g5MxAzRfg0 — रावत साहब (@RAWATsahab7773) April 24, 2024 If ArRahman & Taylorswift Collab G. O. Arr. T 🐐 × G. O. A. Ts 🐐Then HISTORY is Created🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#ARRahmanXTaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/OHvnvfrjPu — DkVjLEO (@DkVjLEO) April 24, 2024 ARE U GUYS KIDDING ME?!!LETS GO !!#ARRahmanXTaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/q5XThMnc8A — N(Taylor's version)btsvt (@MaroonEuphoria) April 24, 2024 A.R. Rahman and Taylor Swift will write history together if they collab. We all are waiting and excited for it. ❤🔥#ARRahmanXTaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/Rys4CVGd1M — Shashank Patel (@ShaPatel01) April 24, 2024 About Taylor Swift recently On Friday, Spotify announced that "Poets" set a new record for the most-streamed album in a single day this year, reaching this milestone in under 12 hours. On its debut day, "Poets" amassed over 313 million streams. To put that in perspective, the second biggest opener ever was Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" with 59 million streams. 'The Tortured Poets Department' is the 11th studio album by Swift for which she has worked with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessne. The album was announced by Swift at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024. It became the most streamed album on Spotify in a single day with 300 million streams. Swift not only claimed the top spot, but also secured her position as the most-streamed artiste in a single day on the platform. She created the album while working on her Eras Tour. It is a double album, with the second part, subtitled 'The Anthology', released two hours after the first. American rapper-singer Post Malone features on the opening track 'Fortnight', which was released as the lead single.
24 April,2024 09:23 PM IST | MumbaiA throwback monochrome photograph featuring late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput has gone viral on social media. In the viral image, the late actor is seen cuddling star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s baby daughter Ziva. In the black and white image, Sushant can be seen smiling, while Dhoni happily looks at the two. Social media users were left emotional on seeing the image. One wrote: “Miss you.” “Legends never die,” said another. Another commented: “Sushant ek aisa naam hai jise log kbhi bhul nhi nhi pate.” Still missing this guy,” wrote another. It was in 2016, when Sushant Singh Rajput essayed the role of Dhoni in the biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', which also stars Kiara Advani and Disha Patani. Sushant Singh Rajput was then found dead in his Mumbai residence in June 2020. 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
24 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth's relationship has been a topic of interest for a while, and they recently made it official by getting engaged in a private ceremony. They caught everyone's attention at the glamorous premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' in Mumbai. Newly engaged Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth pose at 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' premiere Aditi looked absolutely stunning at the event, wearing a beautiful multi-coloured ethnic outfit paired with long statement earrings. Siddharth, on the flip side, looked really sharp in a black traditional outfit with shoes that matched perfectly. The lovely couple was spotted holding hands and smiling while they stopped to pose for the cameras together before going inside for the screening. About Aditi-Siddharth recently Meanwhile, Aditi and Siddharth got engaged secretly at a temple in Telangana last month. They began dating after working on the 2021 film 'Maha Samudram'. However, the two always kept their relationship away from the public eye. Aditi was previously married to actor Satyadeep Misra, who recently tied the knot with fashion designer Masaba. On the work front, Siddharth will be seen in 'Indian 2'. Directed by Shankar the film features Kamal Haasan, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, and S. J. Suryah among others. Aditi will be seen in 'Gandhi Talks,' a silent film co-starring Vijay Sethupathi and Siddharth Jhadav. She is also all set to star in the Indo-U.K co-production 'Lioness'. The film, inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who discovered the story of Princess Sophia Duleep, is the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK, a century apart. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'. Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, the show promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthrall audiences worldwide. It also stars Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in pivotal roles.
24 April,2024 08:54 PM IST | MumbaiIndia is making waves at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, with a short film titled "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" created by a group of students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. The film has been selected to compete in the La Cinef category at the festival in France, and it's gaining momentum. FTII hit up their social media to spill the beans, mentioning that the flick was part of their year-end TV-wing project. Here's the scoop on 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know' Mr. Chidanand Naik helmed the rural drama as director, with Suraj Thakur behind the camera, Manoj V on editing duty, Abhishek Kadam handling sound, and Pranav Khot taking care of production design. The film is going head-to-head with 17 other shorts for a shot at one of three La Cinef awards, set to be handed out at the Bunuel Theatre on May 23. Among the contenders are films from Lebanon, China, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Palestine, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Australia, Israel, the US, the UK, and France. The judges on duty include Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret, Vladimir Perisic, and Belgian actress Lubna Azabal. Recent update about Cannes 2024 The Cannes Directors' Fortnight, known for its cutting-edge and provocative cinema, has announced its lineup for the upcoming 2024 festival.Organized by the French Directors' Guild, this independent section runs parallel to the main Cannes festival. This year's Directors' Fortnight will kick off with 'This Life of Mine,' the final work of the late French director Sophie Fillieres, a poignant drama starring Agnes Jaoui, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The feature section includes four US titles, including 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' directed by Tyler Taormina, starring a stellar cast led by Michael Cera and Elsie Fisher.'Good One,' directed by India Donaldson, explores the journey of a young queer woman during a camping trip, while 'Eephus' marks Carson Lund's feature debut, depicting the final game of a small-town baseball team. Among the veteran directors featured is Patricia Mazuy with 'Visiting Hours,' starring Isabelle Huppert and Hafsia Herzi, as per The Hollywood Reporter.The Directors' Fortnight was initiated in 1969 by the French Directors' Guild, emerging from the aftermath of the disruptions that led to the closure of the Cannes Film Festival in 1968. Since then, it has been a platform for innovative and daring filmmaking.
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