Actor 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
26 April,2024 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIAcclaimed actress Richa Chadha was showered with praise and affection by the legendary actress Rekha for her standout performance in the magnum opus series 'Heeramandi' during a special screening last night. Richa Chadha was deeply moved by the kind gesture and found herself overwhelmed with emotion, with both the actors shedding tears post the screening. Rekha, known for her elegance and grace both on and off the screen, extended her admiration and appreciation to Richa Chadha, leaving a lasting impact on the talented actress. The warm embrace and words of encouragement from Rekha were truly inspiring and motivating for Richa, who considers it a milestone moment in her career. In a video doing the rounds, Rekha can also be seen bending down and giving a sweet little kiss to Richa’s baby bump and blessing the mother-to-be. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Reflecting on the heartfelt encounter, Richa Chadha shares, "Receiving praises and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn't have asked for bigger validation, my heart is full. There's a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that I referenced her song from Umrao Jaan, 'Ye kya jagah hai doston'. She has been my inspiration, my hero and she’s the definition of what an icon is. Her kind words and affection towards my performance in 'Heeramandi' left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings really. This is encouragement for me to continue striving for excellence in my craft. She gave me the tightest hug and that was truly something that left me overwhelmed”. 'Heeramandi' is a highly anticipated series directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal. The series promises to captivate audiences with its immersive storytelling and compelling performances. The series will stream on Netflix from May 1. As Richa Chadha continues to garner acclaim for her portrayal in 'Heeramandi', she remains grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with industry veterans and showcase her talent on a platform as prestigious as this.
26 April,2024 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan have once again collaborated for a new ad film. They had previously collaborated for the same brand that promotes cardamom. While the earlier ad also featured Akshay Kumar, he has now been replaced with Tiger Shroff. Akshay had backed out after facing backlash from fans and other netizens for promoting the brand. Talking about the latest ad, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen sporting his 'Pathaan' look. Like in the film, the superstar is seen sporting long hair and wearing shades. He is seen sitting on the passenger seat with actor Ajay Devgn on the driver's seat. They are seen driving through a crowded, narrow lane and honking to clear the traffic. SRK suggests Ajay to open a packet of elaichi which refreshes them and puts them in a better mood despite the traffic. We see Shroff walking towards the car and splashing the product that is being endorsed. The trio engage with the product and the 'Pathaan' star also accidentally throws 'elaichi' at a passing biker who turns out to be actress Amyra Dastur. The ad was first played during an IPL match on Thursday, April 25. Here is the Latest #VimalElaichi Ad featuring #ShahRukhKhan #AjayDevgn & #TigerShroff all together in one add..How delightful 😊 magical presence.!@iamsrk @ajaydevgn @iTIGERSHROFF pic.twitter.com/nTnT55vW4s — SHAH RUKH KHAN FANS ASSOCIATION (@Srk_bangalore) April 25, 2024 The first ad from the brand featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay and Akshay Kumar was broadcasted in early 2023. However, netizens criticised the involvement of the three influential stars, especially Kumar owing to his frequent endorsement of fitness and health. In April 2023, Kumar had apologised to his fans with a note on Instagram. “I am sorry. I would like to apologise to you, all my fans and well-wishers. Your reaction over the past few days has deeply affected me. While I have not and will not endorse tobacco, I respect the outpouring of your feelings in light of my association with Vimal Elaichi," he had written. "With all humility, I step back. I have decided to contribute the entire endorsement fee towards a worthy cause. The brand might continue airing the ads till the legal duration of the contract that is binding upon me, but I promise to be extremely mindful in making my future choices. In return I shall forever continue to ask for your love and wishes,” he had said.
26 April,2024 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar are all set to reunite for an exciting project. The director-actor duo has previously worked together on films like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', Bhagam Bhag', 'Hera Pheri' and 'Garam Masala'. Now, the filmmaker has confirmed that he will be reuniting with Akshay after 14 years. The new film that brings the duo together will be a horror fantasy drama with comedy. Ekta Kapoor will be backing this film. Talking to HT City, Priyadarshan said that he has wrapped the shooting of his documentary series on Ram Mandir and will now shift his focus on the Akshay Kumar film. When asked if it would be anything like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', he said, “That was a psychological thriller, but this one will be fantasy, in the backdrop of black magic, the oldest superstition of India. It is always a pleasure collaborating with Akshay. From our first film, to this one, it has always turned out well with him, he handles the emotions so well. I was waiting for a good subject to get back with him, and this one I feel will be that.” While the third instalments of his films 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and 'Hera Pheri' is in the making presently, Priyadarshan has nothing to do with the projects. Infact, the filmmaker expressed his dislike for sequels. "The first one is always the best, like Hera Pheri. It will always be good, you can make whatever second or third parts. People will always say they liked the original. In sequels, makers exploit the success of that market. There’s nothing wrong in doing that. The world over people make sequels. Terminator 2 was bigger than Terminator 1, the former was made by another director. I, somehow, don’t like to do sequels," he said. Priyadarshan is known for remaking Malayalam movies into Hindi and most of them have been a huge hit. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' is the remake of 'Manichitrathazhu', 'Hera Pheri' is the remake of 'Ramji Rao Speaking', 'Chup Chup Ke' is the remake of 'Punjabi House', 'Hulchul' is the remake of 'Godfather'. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is currently busy with the shoot of 'Welcome To The Jungle' being directed by Ahmed Khan. The film has an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, and many more.
26 April,2024 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
