Sajid Nadiadwala’s production O’Romeo directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, was released in theatres on February 13 in time for the Valentine's Day weekend. The film brings together Shahid Kapoor and Vishal who have earlier delivered hits like Kaminey and Haider. O'Romeo also stars Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary and Farida Jalal in pivotal roles. The box office result of the film has now come in, and the movie has made a promising start. O'Romeo box office Shahid Kapoor-starrer has earned Rs 9.01 crore nett in India on Day 1. The Vishal Bhardwaj–Shahid Kapoor collaboration has once again delivered a strong opening, marking Shahid Kapoor’s biggest day 1 collection post-pandemic. The film is being appreciated for its intense action-drama, layered romance, and a standout ensemble cast that includes Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani. Audience response towards the pairing of Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has been particularly positive, with the background score and music adding to the film’s appeal. With the Valentine’s weekend ahead and favourable word of mouth, O’Romeo is expected to witness growth over the weekend and emerge as a preferred theatrical pick for moviegoers. Shahid Kapoor on O'Romeo Ahead of the film's release, Kapoor expressed his gratitude to filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for giving him another memorable character with their upcoming drama, O'Romeo". A proud Shahid penned a special note for Vishal on the Stories section of his Instagram handle that read, "Ye hai from me as an actor for this man vishalrbhardwaj...Thank you for OROMEO!! Another character for me that's etched in my filmography. So proud so happy and so grateful (sic)", along with a red heart emoji. Earlier, after wrapping the shoot of the film, Shahid penned, "And it’s a WRAP. My 4th collaboration with this special man vishalrbhardwaj . Excitement levels are off the charts. Our secretly titled soon to be announced film is done. As always it’s a new world and a madly different character for me to play. A titular part from him for the 3rd time. I am one of the KAMINEY I am HAIDER and now I am." Praising his co-stars, he went on to write, "This post can’t be complete without including the stellar cast tripti_dimri who I had a total blast with. Watch out for her act in this one. iamnanapatekar thank you for those oh so layered scenes we got together official_farida_jalal ji for your warmth and grace avinashtiwary15 for your playlist on that drive can’t reveal much more here brother. Have to say dishapatani you and me killed the 2 songs and I can’t wait to collaborate again you are so much fun. And there’s is one more actor one of my favs who can’t really be revealed but it is such a pleasure to have him with us on this one."
14 February,2026 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent45 years ago today, Anil Kapoor's acclaimed drama Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya reached the cinema lovers. Commemorating the milestone, Anil recalled how the project became a turning point in his life, leaving him with an experience that he will cherish forever. He shared that initially, the makers had a lot of trouble finding buyers for the drama, but when it was finally released, it managed to leave an indelible mark on the history of Indian cinema. Anil posted a video montage of some snippets from Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya on social media. His sincere post went, "45 years ago, a film that had trouble finding buyers finally saw the light of day with just one show, and that one show became a turning point in my life. Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya gave me an experience that I'm grateful for to this day. (sic)". Recalling how a journey which began with uncertainty turned into a milestone, he added, "Working with M. S. Sathyu, being framed through the lens of Ishan Arya and sharing the screen with Pankaj Kapur - both of us at the very start of our careers- it was nothing short of extraordinary for a young actor at the beginning of his cinematic journey. What began with uncertainty turned into a milestone I will always cherish. Forty-five years later, I look back with immense gratitude for the struggles, the lessons, and the film that shaped my path." Released back in 1981 Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya was made under the direction of MS Sathyu. Along with Anil, the movie also starred Pankaj Kapur, Sharon Prabhakar, Masood Akhtar, and Neesha Singh in prominent roles, along with others. Up next, Anil will play the lead in Suresh Triveni's Subedaar. He will bring to life the character of Arjun Singh on the big screen - a former soldier navigating through the complexities of civilian life, while trying to heal his relationship with his daughter Shyama (played by Radhikka Madan). 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
14 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSShanaya Kapoor, who is the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, hails from one of Bollywood's most prominent film families; however, her journey into Bollywood is never easy. Her debut project, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, failed to make an impact at the box office, and during this difficult period of her career, she credited her father for guiding her and providing important professional advice. Speaking to ANI, she said, "Dad always says, 'put your head down and keep doing the work.' Vo hamesha kehte hai sache dil se kaam karo (And he always says, work with a true heart), always know that the camera catches everything. So, have an honest heart. Kyunki jab aap honest ho aur sache dil se kaam kar rahe ho to aapka acha hi hoga( Because when you're honest, and you're working with a true heart, it will be good for you). You will be able to present the character more effectively. So, he always tells me, just do good work and do it with a good heart." The actress is currently excited about her latest project, Tu Yaa Main, which is a survival thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai. It also stars Adarsh Gourav in the lead role. Speaking about her preparation for the role, social media influencer Avani, Shanaya acknowledged the contribution of her acting coach, Atul Mongia, and the director Bejoy, noting that their guidance was crucial in bringing the character to life. "I should just give credit to Bejoy Sir and to my acting coach, Atul sir. I think it was both of them that helped me bring the character to life." Shanaya also praised her co-actor, Adarsh, saying, "When I was performing the scenes, I was performing with Adarsh, my co-actor. He was giving me so much energy, which made it easier for me to respond and stay in the moment," she explained. She emphasised staying calm and not overthinking while on set helped her a lot, "I think it was all about just being in the moment. Stay calm. Don't overthink. And just give it your best shot. And learn whatever you've learnt in the workshop. Try and use it on set," added Shanaya. Discussing the challenges she faced on set, the actress admitted she struggled with a fear of heights in certain scenes. When we were shooting a ledge scene, I was walking straight. But in my mind, it felt like I was going that way because I just have a fear of heights. At that moment, Shanaya was tense, but Avani was very calm. I had to bring that same calmness in the scene, which was challenging," she said. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Tu Yaa Main is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma under the banner of Colour Yellow, along with Vinod Bhanushali and Kamlesh Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Limited. The film opened in theatres on February 13. 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
14 February,2026 10:05 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIBollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, on Friday, shared a glimpse of a beautiful personal wedding gift she had gifted her husband Raghav Chadha at the time of their wedding in 2023. Sharing the picture of the adorable gift, Parineeti wrote, “Got this mini bookshelf made with personalised elements from our life, as a wedding gift for Raghav. Too cute na? You have to buy! (covered up some stuff for privacy)”. The actress revealed that she had a customised miniature bookshelf crafted, that incorporated personalised elements from the life of Parineeti and Raghav together. The handcrafted piece resembles a tiny open wooden cabinet with detailed shelves filled with miniature books, framed artwork, decorative pieces, a small clock, plants, and intimate symbolic touches. The miniature also features carefully arranged things like stacked mini books, wall frames, a small table setting, a tiny chair, and decorative accents that appear to reflect shared memories and personal milestones. It also featured a small house cutout that was imprinted with the initials of Parineeti and Raghav. It also had a small miniature portrait of the holy shrine of the Golden temple. As mentioned by Parineeti in the caption, some elements were intentionally covered by her in the picture for privacy purposes. For the uninitiated, Parineeti and Raghav took the wedding vows in a private yet grand ceremony on September 24, 2023, in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The wedding blended Bollywood charm with political elegance, attended by close family, friends, and prominent figures, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Their love story reportedly began in London, where they studied together years before reconnecting in India. On the acting front, Parineeti was last seen in Chamkila, a biographical drama film based on the life of musician Amar Singh Chamkila. It is directed, produced and co-written by Imtiaz Ali. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh. The film was released on Netflix. Parineeti made her screen debut in a supporting role in the romantic comedy Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Her next was Habib Faisal's action romantic drama Ishaqzaade, in which she played a leading role opposite Arjun Kapoor. 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
14 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSStar comedian and new mommy Bharti Singh was recently seen breaking down as her newborn baby Kaju was getting injected as a part of the vaccination process. In the video shared on her YouTube channel, Bharti revealed that her newborn baby Kaju, whose real name is Yashveer, was getting his first vaccination after birth. The star comedian was seen getting emotional and breaking down into tears as her two month old baby had to receive injections on both his legs. Bharti’s husband Harssh Limbhaachiya was seen accompanying her and also helped the doctor manage and hold Kaju during the procedure. Bharti who was unable to see her baby cry and endure pain, was seen standing at a distance. Overwhelmed by the moment, the new mommy admitted that seeing her baby in discomfort was heartbreaking, and that she could not control her tears during the entire process. Bharti, earlier in her vlogs, had mentioned how post Kaju’s birth, her life has been revolving around him. She spoke about how her 90% of attention is dedicated to her new born baby boy Kaju. Bharti also spoke of how her husband Harssh Limbaachiya has been her staunch pillar of support in this journey and that he takes complete care of their older son Gola so that he doesn't feel left out after Kaju's arrival. For the uninitiated, Bharti Singh and husband Harssh Limbaachiya welcomed their second baby, a boy on December 19. The couple fondly called him as Kaju and have officially named him as Yashveer. Just two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Bharti was seen resuming work, and was seen at the shoot location for the third season of Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited. Bharti and Harssh are already parents to a three-year-old son Lakshy Singh Limbaachiya, fondly called as Gola, whom they welcomed in 2022. The couple got married in 2017 after dating for a couple of years. 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
14 February,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTroubles continue for Vikram Bhatt, who, along with his wife Shwetambari, was granted interim bail, subject to bail bonds, on February 13 in a R30 crore fraud case. Days after casting director Parag Chadha called out Bhatt for alleged non-payment of dues on the 2023 film, 1920: Horrors of the Heart, more voices have come to the fore. A crew member, on the condition of anonymity, told mid-day, “Rs 20 lakh was the amount agreed upon as my fee. Not a single penny was paid, neither to my assistants nor to me.” Sneh Sharma is awaiting payment of Rs 1 lakh. Another crew member alleged the makers owe them Rs 20 lakh 1920: Horrors of the Heart was directed by Bhatt's daughter Krishna Bhatt. His wife is also credited as one of the producers. It starred Avika Gor, Danish Pandor and Rahul in lead roles. While the primary actors were fully paid, the crew alleges that it faced a common trajectory from the producers-- excuses, delays and eventual shut down. Sneh Sharma, who was Gor's make-up artist on the film, claimed she chased the production for months to get her dues. To date, one lakh of her total payment is pending. She recalled, “We kept following with the accountants, executive producers, Vikram Bhatt’s team, but none of them would give an answer. My hairstylist was on the verge of getting kicked out of her house. They paid us initially, but during the second schedule, we were told there were no funds. Yet, they went on to shoot another film!” Sharma, whose fee was decided as R18,000 per day, alleged she got only half her fee by the time shoot finished, and had to take the help of a cine workers’ association to get a part of her rightful pay. "I also contacted Krishna. She dismissed it by saying she wasn't part of the accounts team." In the meantime, a few extra days of shoot for the film came up, but Sharma put her foot down. "If you're not paying, why would I come? So, they hired some other makeup artist for free." Chadha, who collaborated with Bhatt on as many as nine films in a span of three years, admittedly had it much worse. The casting director lamented, “I wasn’t paid even a per cent of my casting fees. I worked on the film with my team of six people, and I had to pay them. It became a routine that every morning you would get up and call four people from the same production house, who are telling you different things. And you would hope ki kisi ki insaaniyat toh jaage. But when the signing authorities aren't paying, what will people under them do? The end of 2023 was the last time I connected with them." What worked against the crew was lack of contracts. A senior crew member told mid-day that when he mentioned to Bhatt the need of a contract, he was told, "'We are family.'" He further shared, "The only thing that I have is an email from the office saying that this is the money that is still pending. Apart from that, I don't have anything. A lot of people worked very hard in good faith. But they were betrayed. People cried on set." While some didn't have the confidence to reach out to cine workers associations and unions owing to absence of contracts, others were exhausted after months of ordeal, and had little hope of any external help. 1920: Horrors of the Heart wasn't a standalone case. According to Bhatt's frequent collaborators, this was a pattern, which they overlooked out of respect and trust in long-standing partnerships. "Payments were always delayed but you would eventually get it because they wanted the next job to be done. But it never happened ki paisa saamne se aaya. I had to ask 50 times to get my dues. On 1920: Horrors of the Heart, the team would constantly give you hope. They never said that they wouldn't pay. They would say, 'We don't have it right now. But it will come.' If they say we will not pay, people will create a scene. But the moment you get a little more firm, saying, 'I want the money to come in,' is when they disconnect you," he claimed. Chadha had taken up casting duties of Bhatt's Khilone, which followed 1920: Horrors of the Heart, but left mid-way. "I got the lead actor, Anupriya Goenka, on board. But by that time, the production house was non-responsive to me. So, I left the film in the middle. Jab 1920 ka paisa nahi mila, toh Khilone ka paisa kaise maangta? But I hear that none of the crew and cast from even Khilone has been paid," he claimed. A crew member, who is due over Rs 40 lakhs from his long-time collaboration with Bhatt, says, "I would get a part of the payment for a film, then we would move on to the next and so on. I never received the full payment for any film. The backlog for my assistants also runs into lakhs, which I have been paying from my pocket." Chadha has long bid adieu to the hope of getting his dues. But he wants to speak up to spread awareness among upcoming artistes. "It's just something that needs to come out. The more it comes out, the better it is for the future generation. People, who earn Rs 5,000-6,000 per day, are being pushed. You want to create awareness that whoever works with such a production house should do it at their risk," he said. His Instagram post has hit a chord with many artistes and technicians in the industry. But he admitted that he was initially reluctant to speak up about it. "I was scared all this while because we know how it is (in the industry). Even if you are right, people can think, 'This guy is trouble. He puts it out on Instagram. We don't want to work with a person like that.' And it's not about delays. We understand delays. I've been working for say 15 years in the industry, nothing comes on time. But the intent to kind of give the money to somebody who's worked for you was just not there in this production house," he said.
14 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaActress Mrunal Thakur made a candid confession about her relationship status to Akshay Kumar during her recent appearance on the game show Wheel of Fortune, where she was accompanied by her Do Deewane Seher Mein co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi and director Ravi Udyavar. She revealed that she is not in any relationship at the moment. During the fun episode, Akshay teasingly asked Mrunal, ”Mrunal aap ke baare me social media pe bada buzz chalta hai, abhi status kya hai aapka?” (Mrunal, there’s a lot of buzz about you on social media, so what’s your current status?' Mrunal promptly responded to this, saying, “Single, ready to mingle.” Her response immediately sparked excitement amongst the audience. Having some more fun, Akshay asked a person from the audience to get up. The person quickly responded, saying that he is married. Looking at him, Akshay gave a witty reply. “Mai Mingle karne ke liye nahi bula raha tha (I was not calling you to mingle)," he said. Recently, a lot of buzz has been going on social media about Mrunal's alleged Valentine's Day wedding with Southern star Dhanush. Now, it seems like Mrunal has finally broken her silence on the matter, clarifying that these were nothing more than baseless speculations. Coming to Do Deewane Seher Mein, the makers have already added to the excitement surrounding the project by unveiling the gripping trailer of the drama. The preview introduces us to two incomplete individuals who don’t seek to complete each other. However, they eventually learn to understand one another, strengthening their bond. This is the first time that Mrunal has been paired on screen opposite Siddhant. Presented by Zee Studios and Bhansali Productions and jointly produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prerna Singh, Umesh Kumar Bansal, and Bharat Kumar Ranga, along with Ravi Udyawar Films, Do Deewane Seher Mein is likely to reach the cinema halls on February 20. 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
14 February,2026 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSunny Deol is currently basking in the success of his recently released film Border 2. The film has crossed Rs 400 crore at the box office, making it a hit. The actor will next be seen in Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film will also star Preity Zinta and is set for an Independence Day weekend release. Sunny Deol on Lahore 1947 title change In an interview with ANI, Sunny Deol hinted that the title of Lahore 1947 may be changed. He said, “Meri dher saari films aane wali hain. Unme se ek Lahore 1947 hai… Shayad title change ho sakta hai, shayad wohi rakhe. Film ek famous play pe based hai. 15 August ke time cinema halls me lagegi (I have several films in the pipeline. One of them is Lahore 1947… though the title may change, or it might ultimately stay the same. The film is an adaptation of a celebrated stage play and is slated for a theatrical release in August).” About Lahore 1947 Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai has long fascinated Rajkumar Santoshi. The director eventually decided to adapt it for the screen as Lahore 1947. It is not surprising that Santoshi has roped in his frequent collaborator Sunny Deol for the historical drama. While the two had a falling-out before the making of The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), they resolved their differences soon after. “I can only be upset with someone I have an equation with. The mutual admiration and respect have always remained,” Santoshi had said in an interview nearly three years ago. Wajahat’s acclaimed play revolves around a family that moves to Lahore after the Partition. Though Santoshi had earlier narrated the subject to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, he is glad it is finally materialising with his first choice. Sunny’s son, Karan Deol, will also star in the period drama. “Karan plays Sunny’s son and represents the next generation in the narrative. His character takes the story forward. When I went to narrate the film to Sunny, Karan was also there. He liked the subject and his role.”
14 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the days since Rajpal Yadav was sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a Rs 9 crore debt and cheque bounce case, many in the Hindi film industry have offered financial help to the actor. The latest to extend support is Priyadarshan. The filmmaker, whose next is a comedy starring Pankaj Tripathi and Yadav, revealed that the makers have hiked the actor’s fee, in light of the current situation. A still from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ When mid-day reached out to Priyadarshan, he said, “I have known Rajpal for over 20 years.” The director, who was neck-deep in the post-production of Bhooth Bangla in Hyderabad, added, “I saw him for the first time in Jungle [2000] and was surprised by his performance. My first film with him was Malamaal Weekly [2006], and after that, he has starred in most of my films. I told the producers [Jubilee Films] of my next to pay Rajpal more than what he charges because of his situation. We want to save him. The producers have agreed. Rajpal plays the villain in my movie.” Priyadarshan Yadav reportedly borrowed Rs 5 crore in 2010 to finance his directorial venture, Ata Pata Laapata (2012). With the film failing at the box office, the unpaid dues over the years apparently escalated to nearly Rs 9 crore. As one of Yadav’s close associates, Priyadarshan was aware of his financial distress. “I knew about his problem. That’s why I kept signing Rajpal for every film. I pushed him in ad films too. The poor guy made a blunder because of his poor education. Rajpal is a good soul.”
14 February,2026 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRRanveer Singh and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ took an unexpected turn in the past few weeks when the actor exited the project, following which the filmmaker’s banner Excel Entertainment demanded Rs 40 crore from Singh in damages. The conflict appears to be nowhere near its end. Sources from the Producers Guild of India have told mid-day that the matter has not been formally tabled at its general meeting yet, but is lined up for February-end. Farhan Akhtar “No formal complaint has been placed before the general body. But both sides will be heard informally,” said a senior Guild member. Another insider shared that following the informal meetings at the month-end, both parties will be given a 10-day window to attempt a mutual resolution. “If talks fail, the body is likely to escalate the issue to the Cine & TV Artistes Association [CINTAA]. CINTAA’s involvement would ensure that both producer and artiste’s interests are balanced,” said the insider. Beyond dispute resolution, the case — in which Akhtar’s production house demanded compensation for losses incurred due to pre-production, scheduling disruption, and entourage costs — is also expected to become a reference point for policy reform with regard to escalating production costs. The insider added, “Producers today are bearing disproportionate financial pressure due to expanding entourage. Seeing that stars’ entourages remain bloated, as evident from this case, it’s best to put guidelines in place.”
14 February,2026 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuAnurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed film, Kennedy, is finally making its way to the Indian screens after premiering at international film festivals, including Cannes. Adding to the haunting and atmospheric world of Kennedy, the makers have now dropped a powerful Night Anthem track that highlights the film’s raw emotional intensity. Night Anthem from Kennedy Night Anthem is sung by the dynamic Vishal Dadlani, who has blended his evocative vocals with a moody sonic landscape, which in turn perfectly mirrors the fractured psyche of the film’s protagonist, played by Rahul Bhat. The track is composed and written by the talented duo Boyblanck and Shashwat Dwivedi. Notably, the track serves as an emotional extension of the film’s narrative, which explores the themes of isolation, redemption, and the blurred lines between morality and survival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) Night Anthem is set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s dark and restless nights, seamlessly complementing the journey of Kennedy Uday Shetty, played by Rahul Bhat, a former cop turned contract killer who is navigating a dangerous double life. Just like the film itself, the composition of the song balances intensity with vulnerability, giving audiences a deeper insight into Kennedy’s internal conflict as well as his emotional scars. Together, the song and score turn out to be integral storytelling devices, amplifying the film’s noir tonality while attracting the audience deeper into Kennedy’s dark and relentless world. About Kennedy Kennedy is directed by Anurag Kashyap, and it also features a compelling performance by actress Sunny Leone alongside a strong ensemble cast. The film is produced by Zee Studios and Good Bad Films. The film's narrative, as well as the immersive musical landscape, is further enhanced by its haunting background score recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Choir. Thier contributions elevate the film’s brooding and atmospheric storytelling. Interestingly, Kennedy marks filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s return to his signature Mumbai noir storytelling. His upcoming film, Kennedy, stands as his third major Mumbai-set crime narrative after hit classics such as Black Friday and Raman Raghav 2.0. After premiering at several film festivals, Kennedy is set to arrive in India on February 20, 2026, in Hindi on ZEE5.
13 February,2026 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
