The 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.
24 April,2024 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan celebrates his birthday on April 24. The actor, who is known for having a ripped physique and versatile acting skills, ringed in his special day at home with a quiet celebration with family. Sharing pictures from his intimate celebration, Varun wrote on Instagram, “Growing, learning, and yet trying to stay the same thank u for all the wonderful wishes and love. P.s - I ate very lil bit of that cake since I start a new movie very soon so very excited about that!!!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) Varun cut his cake and enjoyed a hearty meal with some biryani. Varun Dhawan tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal on January 24, 2021. The wedding was a close-knit affair with very few guests in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, in February, Varun and Natasha shared the news about their pregnancy. The couple posted a beautiful image in which Varun was seen planting a kiss on Natasha's baby bump. Sharing the picture, he wrote, "We are pregnant, Need all your blessings and love #myfamilymystrenght." Meanwhile, on the work front, Varun Dhawan will be seen in the upcoming action thriller film 'Baby John'.'Baby John' is directed by A. Kaleeswaran. Atlee is presenting the film in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav are also a part of 'Baby John', which will hit the theatres on May 31, 2024. The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande. He will be seen in the Indian adaptation of the Hollywood series 'Citadel' opposite actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is an Indian adaptation of the Russo Brothers' series of the same name. Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden headlined the international version. The release date of the Indian version of Citadel is awaited. Raj and DK have created the Indian version. Varun also has the highly anticipated rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Jahnvi Kapoor, who previously worked with him in 'Bawaal'. Written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film is produced by Karan Johar. (With inputs from ANI)
24 April,2024 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVicky Kaushal will soon be seen in the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in a film called Chhava, directed by Laxman Utekar. Filming for the project began in October 2023 and it is expected to release in December this year. Much ahead of the film's release, Vicky Kaushal's photos from the sets of Chhava have been leaked. The photos show Vicky in the look of his character, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky Kaushal's Chhava look leaked A couple of pictures of Vicky Kaushal from the second schedule of Chhava have leaked on social media. Vicky can be seen sporting a long beard, with his long locks tied into a top bun. He wears a beige sleeveless jacket, a light brown dhoti, and a bunch of traditional accessories. Vicky had been growing his beard for months in prep for this character. Fans of the Raazi actor have been sharing the photos on social media, expressing their excitement for the film. #Masaan#RamanRaghav#Sanju#Uri#SardarUdham#SamBahadur #Dunki Now, #Chhava I don't know how this guy manages it almost every time whenever there is a scope, but he is, by far, becoming my favorite ACTOR of his generation. #VickyKaushal 🙏 🙌 pic.twitter.com/sVHKOrCPwf — $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) April 24, 2024 Can’t wait for this one! 🔥#Chhava starring #VickyKaushal pic.twitter.com/o3wE2cX89S — My Cinema Story (@MyCinemaStory) April 23, 2024 What is Chhava about? Chhava is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This film is the first time Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna will be seen together on the screen. While Vicky plays the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika takes on the role of his wife, Yesubai Bhonsale, in the film. Rashmika, who recently finished shooting for her part in the film, took to Instagram and gave a shoutout to the team. Rashmika wrote, "@laxman.utekar sir... I just wonder how can a man handle such a big set with at least 1500 working people with such calm and poise." "Sir you have seen me as Yesubai when no one in the world could've even thought about this and I truly wonder how, and not just me. The whole country will wonder how.. but watching those visuals make me tear up.. you've gotten a performance out of me that I am excited for the world to watch," she wrote.
24 April,2024 02:52 PM IST | MumbaiTouted as this year’s most anticipated cinematic spectacle, filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is set to entertain audiences with a unique tale of mythology and science fiction. After megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama in the epic was revealed, audiences have been intrigued to learn more about the mysterious Mahabharata character. The son of Dronacharya and Kripi, Ashwatthama is said to be the fifth avatar of Lord Shiva. According to the Mahabharata, Ashwatthama’s name means “the sacred voice, similar to that of a horse.” He is named so because he cried like a horse at birth. Ashwatthama rose as one of the Mahabharata’s greatest warriors, fighting alongside the Kauravas against the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra War. Born with a divine gem on his forehead that gave him power over creatures below humans, Ashwatthama had to give up the gem when cursed by Lord Krishna. During the period, Lord Krishna cursed Ashwatthama with immortality as punishment for trying to kill Uttara’s unborn child. Being cursed, many believe that Ashwatthama still walks the grounds of Narmada Ghat and when you perform Narmada Parikrama, one will find the immortal Ashwatthama. Hence, Amitabh Bachchan’s character from ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was revealed as Ashwatthama at Nemawar, emphasising the significance of the location in the narrative. Moving forward, exploring Ashwatthama’s character in the epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promises to be an enriching experience for fans worldwide, eagerly anticipating Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of this iconic figure in the film. In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, 'Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum? To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama." (Since the Dwapar Yug, I have waited for the Dasavatar.) Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world. 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim. The release date of the film is still awaited. (With inputs from ANI)
24 April,2024 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent90s icons Madhuri Dixit Nene and Karisma Kapoor set the stage on fire as they recreated the magic of the 'Dance Of Envy' from the 1997 film 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'. As per a promo shared by Colors TV for the reality show 'Dance Deewane', Karisma will be seen as a guest. She will be joining Suniel Shetty, with whom she worked in 'Rakshak' and her 'Dil To Pagal Hai' co-star Madhuri Dixit Nene. The promo shows the two actresses recreating the iconic face-off dance, which is called the ‘Dance Of Envy’. The two nailed it to the T as they took over the stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Suniel gave them a standing ovation and praised the two by saying: “Tab bhi aap logo ke liye dil paagal tha aur aaj bhi dil paagal hai. The greatest dancing stars of our industry and country.” ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ is a musical romance film directed by Yash Chopra. The film follows the love lives of the members of a musical troupe, in which two dancers played by Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor get entangled in a love triangle with their choreographer played by Shah Rukh Khan, with Akshay Kumar as the childhood friend of Dixit's character. Meanwhile, on the work front, Madhuri was last seen in the Marathi film 'Panchak'. Addinath Kothare, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharti Achrekar, and others star in 'Panchak'. The film's core subject is Addinath's character's quest to seek a common platform amidst turmoil, challenging old ideas, and offering a novel viewpoint to the plot. She was also seen in 'Maja Ma'. Helmed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, the film was a family entertainer, set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and a quintessential, colourful Indian wedding. Karisma on the other hand was seen in director Homi Adajania's 'Murder Mubarak'. The movie featured Vijay Varma, Sanjay Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Pankaj Tripathi in significant roles. She will next be seen in an upcoming series 'Brown'. Helmed by Abhinay Deo of 'Delhi Belly' fame, 'Brown' is based on Rita Brown, a suicidal alcoholic, and Arjun Sinha, a widower with survivor's guilt. The protagonists need to deal with an unstoppable serial killer on the loose. (With inputs from Agencies)
24 April,2024 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Shekhar Suman, who is all set to make the biggest comeback on screen with the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-helmed web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ recently got emotional as he recalled the death of his 10-year-old son Aayush. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Shekhar said, “Jab I lost my son, Aayush. Das saal ki umar main maine jab usse kho diya tha toh main zindagi se poori tarah tabah aur barbaad ho gaya tha. Mujhe jeena hi nahi tha. I lost a part of my heart who was dearest to me. Aur main zameen par sar patak ke roya tha. Phir uske baad mujhe jeene ki iccha bhi nahi thi.” Shekhar couldn’t hold back his tears and said that he lost interest in chasing success and money after his son’s demise. “Main bejaan ho gaya tha. Ek dikhaave ki duniya this jahan main hass muskura deta tha ya for economic necessity kyuki mujhe ghar chalana tha. Par mujhe jeene ki ichcha nahi thi,” said the actor. Shekhar’s son Aayush died due to a heart ailment in 1995. Over the years, Shekhar has worked on projects like 'Bhoomi', 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', and 'Poll Khol' among others. In ‘Heeramandi’ Shekhar plays the role of Zulfikar. Interestingly his younger son Adhyayan Suman is also a part of it. Describing his character, Shekhar Suman said in an earlier statement, "A towering figure of power and authority, he commands attention effortlessly. I'm eager for the audiences to witness the tale of Heeramandi that's close to all our hearts. It was an exhilarating and enriching experience working with a maestro and an auteur like Mr.Bhansali." The upcoming series is set amid multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging. The series, which marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut in the web world, also stars Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sharmin Segal, Fardeen Khan, and Taha Shah Badussha in pivotal roles. 'Heeramandi' is set to premiere on Netflix on May 1. (With inputs from ANI)
24 April,2024 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Aparshakti Khurana, who featured in the spy thriller ‘Berlin’ that premiered at the Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, says that after exploring the comedy genre predominantly in the initial stages of his career, he ventured into a serious form of showbiz with roles in ‘Jubilee’ and ‘Dhokha: Round D Corner’. He exclusively tells mid-day.com, “Suddenly there was a certain kind of intensity which the casting directors and the makers could see in my eyes and people have also accepted me in this space. But the next one which I'm going to shoot is a comedy. So I'm happy that I'm getting to do a mix of all the worlds.” Very few know that Aparshakti made his acting debut with 'Saat Uchakkey', released months before 'Dangal'. However, it was the Aamir Khan-starrer that got him into the spotlight. Aparshakti’s brother Ayushmann Khurrana was already a successful actor by the time he entered showbiz. However, the actor maintains that the ‘Andhadhun’ wasn’t his shortcut to the entertainment industry. He asserts, “Whatever little I've achieved is a journey of my own. I didn't take any star brother launch. I don't think there's even one producer or director in the entire city who can say that Ayush bhaiya called or messaged for me. That has never happened. You normally get bothered with such things when your brother is really helping you out. That's not happening in my case. I'm extremely comfortable in my space.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aparshakti Khurana (@aparshakti_khurana) The two brothers have shared screen space in the 2019 film ‘Bala’. Having said that, Aparshakti is one of the few siblings of a superstar who has found success in the film industry. Not many have had the chance to taste anything close to what the ‘Bhediya’ actor has. When asked if he fears getting overshadowed by the works of Ayushmann, the actor avers, “I don't remember the last time, you know, a sibling got so much love from the fraternity and the audience. He (Ayushmann) in his space, me in my space, get all the love and respect from people around. And that's also because of the kind of roles I have chosen. He is known for his choices of scripts. I don't really get bothered with the fact that I'll get overshadowed or something because I don't take his help. We don't interfere in each other's work.” Aparshakti Khurana will next be seen in ‘Stree 2’.
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