Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has fallen victim to a fake advertisement where he is seen urging people to vote for Congress ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. The video going viral on Twitter shows Aamir wearing a blue t-shirt and is seen asking the viewers about the missing Rs 15 lakh from their account. भारत का हर नागरिक लखपति है क्योंकि सबके पास काम से कम 15 लाख तो होने ही चाहिए ..क्या कहा आपके अकाउंट में 15 लाख नहीं है..तो आपके 15 लाख गए कहां ???तो ऐसे जुमलेबाजों से रहे सावधान नहीं तो होगा तुम्हारा नुकसान🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳देशहित में जारी🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/hJkEFEL5vG — Mini Nagrare (@MiniforIYC) April 14, 2024 An official statement by Aamir Khan’s spokesperson read, “We want to clarify that Mr. Aamir Khan has never endorsed any political party throughout his 35-year career. He has dedicated his efforts to raising public awareness through Election Commission public awareness campaigns for many past elections. We are alarmed by the recent viral video alleging that Aamir Khan is promoting a particular political party. He would like to clarify that this is a fake video and totally untrue. He has reported the matter to various authorities related to this issue, including filing an FIR with the Cyber Crime Cell of the Mumbai Police.” The spokesperson further stated that Aamir would like to urge all Indians to come out and vote and be an active part of the electoral process. The general elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases, with the first scheduled for April 19. The counting of votes has been scheduled for June 4. Nearly 97 crore voters will be eligible to get their fingers inked as polling is held for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. The elections will be conducted at 10.5 lakh polling stations, under the supervision of 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff. On the work front, Aamir will be seen in 'Sitare Zameen Par' with Darsheel Safary. He will don the producer's hat for 'Lahore 1947', which stars Sunny Deol in the lead role. It is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Ali Fazal are also a part of the film. Sunny and Aamir have never worked together before this. But the duo have had very iconic box-office clashes as competitors in the past, where both have eventually emerged victorious. The first iconic clash at the ticket window was witnessed in 1990 when Aamir Khan's Dil and Sunny Deol's Ghayal were released on the same day. Then in 1996, it was 'Raja Hindustani' vs 'Ghatak' followed by the most epic Box Office clash of Indian cinema in 2001 when 'Lagaan' was released on the same day as 'Gadar'. 'Lahore, 1947' also marks the reunion of Aamir Khan and Santoshi after their iconic cult classic, 'Andaz Apna Apna'. (With inputs from ANI)
16 April,2024 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has been roped in by the Election Commission of India to make people especially youngsters understand the importance of their voting rights, visited the new Parliament building recently. On Tuesday, the actor took to Instagram and shared a series of photos and videos from his visit. He wrote, “Honoured to visit the new Parliament building. Feeling proud witnessing this incredible architectural marvel that represents our shining democracy, our heritage & culture in all its glory. Jai Hind.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) Ayushmann wore a maroon kurta and white pajamas for his visit to the national capital. In the video, he can be seen appreciating the artwork inside the premises. Earlier, Ayushmann urged everyone to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. "Everyone must vote and be conscious citizens by participating in the process of nation-building. The power to choose the leaders who will represent the country, represent our needs in the Parliament rests with us. Every vote counts and every vote is important. Voting is a symbol of empowerment in a democratic nation like ours," said Ayushmann. He added, "I'm honoured and humbled to have been roped in by the Election Commission of India to urge youngsters to cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. We are the largest democracy in the world, we are also a country with a huge youth population. So, it is imperative that the youth participates in deciding the future of our nation by casting their vote." The general elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases, with the first scheduled for April 19. The counting of votes has been scheduled for June 4. Nearly 97 crore voters will be eligible to get their fingers inked as polling is held for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. The elections will be conducted at 10.5 lakh polling stations, under the supervision of 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff. Meanwhile, Ayushmann was last seen in the comedy-drama 'Dream Girl 2'. The film also starred Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee. It emerged as a hit. He is also excited about his next slate of films, which will be released this year. He said that he will explore a 'number of genres' in 2024. (With inputs from ANI)
16 April,2024 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Khan firing case: It was on April 14th when two unidentified men opened fire in front of Salman Khan’s Mumbai house. Since then, the entire Khan family has been in a state of shock. Today, in the morning news broke out that police have arrested two suspects. The duo was arrested within 48 hours of the incident from Gujarat's Bhuj early on Tuesday morning. Now, another update related to the incident is coming out. It has been said that the crime branch has traced the IP address through which the post was made on Facebook that claimed responsibility for the attack. Hours after the gunshot incident happened, a post claiming responsibility surfaced on the internet. The social media post, written in Hindi, reads, "We want peace. If the only decision against oppression is war, then so be it. Salman Khan, we have only shown you a trailer so that you understand our strength and do not test it. This is the first and last warning. After this, bullets will not be fired outside the house only. I do not have a habit of talking too much," the post read. Now, PTI has reported that the police have managed to trace the IP address of the post. The IP (Internet Protocol) address of the FB post was traced to Portugal, and the police were verifying it, a senior official said on Monday. Police suspect a VPN (virtual private network) was used for uploading the Facebook post, allegedly by Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on Sunday, he said. A VPN establishes a digital connection between a computer and a remote server owned by a VPN provider, creating a point-to-point tunnel that encrypts personal data, masks IP addresses, and allows the user to sidestep website blocks and firewalls on the Internet. Meanwhile, reacting to the incident, Salman Khan's brother and actor Arbaaz Khan stated that the particular "disturbing" incident has affected the family. He also shared that the family is fully cooperating with the Mumbai Police in investigating the matter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazkhanofficial) (Inputs from PTI)
16 April,2024 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentR Balki is one of the renowned filmmakers of the Indian film industry. In his career spanning about a decade, he has created several beautiful films that delve into different complexities of life. From the unconventional love story of 'Cheeni Kum' to the revenge drama 'Chup', all of his movies are full of life and emotions. Today, on R Balki's birthday, here is a look back at his much-loved films: Cheeni Kum - Balki made his first Hindi film in 2007, which stars Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu in lead roles. The movie revolves around a 64-year-old chef, Buddhadev Gupta (played by Amitabh Bachchan), who falls in love with a much younger woman, Nina Verma (played by Tabu). The film explores the unconventional relationship between the two and the societal taboos surrounding age gaps in romantic relationships. Ki & Ka - R Balki's films have always challenged societal norms, and "Ki & Ka" is no exception. Starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles, it follows the story of Kabir (played by Arjun Kapoor) and Kia (played by Kareena Kapoor Khan). The movie explores the dynamics of their relationship and societal prejudices about gender norms. In the film, Kabir is a stay-at-home husband who aspires to be like his mother, while Kia is a career-driven woman. Paa - This is one of R Balki's best films. The emotional drama revolves around a little boy named Auro who has a rare disease called progeria, which causes him to age rapidly. The movie stars Abhishek Bachchan in the role of the father, while Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Auro. The film explores the life of this kid who faces challenges due to his rare disease. Pad Man - Inspired by the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, "Pad Man" tells the story of Lakshmikant Chauhan (played by Akshay Kumar), a social reformer, and entrepreneur who takes on the challenge to improve women's hygiene during menstruation periods. Chauhan dedicates his life to this purpose and creates affordable pads for women. Chup: The Revenge of the Artist - This film presents a tricky story of a man on a mission to assassinate every film critic who writes wrong reviews or gives ratings after being paid. As the mystery unfolds, the film delves into themes of art, psychology, and the consequences of trauma.
16 April,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Sunday. They tied the knot in April 2022 and welcomed their daughter Raha in November 2022. Ranbir and Alia had an intimate celebration at home and a picture of their customised food menu has gone viral. Shared by their private chef Harsh Dixit, the menu card features Ranbir, Alia, and Raha in a caricature style, gorging on a plate of noodles. Surrounded by hearts, the other items on the menu indicate an Asian fare with items like sushi, dumplings, scallops, matcha, chocolate, cheese, and mushrooms. The other part shows a polaroid of Ranbir sitting on Alia. On Sunday, Alia took to her Instagram handle and shared two images, the first of which was a monochrome photo of herself with Ranbir. The second featured the popular characters Carl and Ellie from the animated film 'Up'. She compared her life to that of Carl and Ellie from 'Up', saying that they grew old together. She captioned the images as, "Happy 2.. here's to us my love..today & many many years from today." Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal', receiving wholesome praise for his performance as Ranvijay Singh. He will play Aziz in the sequel to Animal, called 'Animal Park', which is yet to go on floors. Ranbir is also prepping for Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious project, 'Ramayana', a cinematic adaptation of the epic. Billed as a trilogy, it also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash, Arun Govil, and Lara Dutta. Alia, on the other hand, will be seen in Vasan Bala's 'Jigra', which is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia herself. The film is all set to hit theatres on September 27, this year. It also features Vedang Raina. She is also set to play the lead in a Spy Universe film, with filming scheduled to kick off later this year. It also features Sharvari Wagh and Anil Kapoor. Ranbir and Alia will also share screen space in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’. The two have previously worked with the movie maverick in ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ respectively. (With inputs from ANI)
16 April,2024 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmul, India's beloved dairy brand, is known for creating witty and topical ads that resonate with the masses. Their iconic Amul girl has graced advertisements that smartly incorporate several trending subjects, which has managed to garner them a special place in the hearts of the Indian audience. Their ads have always been relatable to people. In a recent delightful twist, Amul has joined the frenzy surrounding Imtiaz Ali's recently released film 'Amar Singh Chamkila', starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles. With a playful cartoon tribute, Amul has celebrated the film's success. In the new image dropped on Amul’s Instagram, we could see two animated figures representing Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s characters of Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Singh. The two characters were placed in a way that looks like Chamkila and Amarjot singing while relishing on Amul butter. The poster has ‘Ex Chamachkhila’ and ‘Punjab Da Buttar’ written on it. Imtiaz Ali’s OTT Debut: With 'Chamkila', Imtiaz Ali has made his debut in the OTT space. This is the first time that Imtiaz Ali is releasing any of his films directly to an OTT platform. Talking about this decision, Imtiaz shared that we should always try new things. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Imtiaz shared, “Well, new things come along and you must try it." The filmmaker further shared, "I believe that I am like a big cinema watcher, like a theater viewer and a director. When I close my eyes and think about a film, I always imagine myself on the big screen in a theatre and watching the big screen. I can’t help it, but I don’t think that will be a bad thing for a film I made for an OTT.” About Amar Singh Chamkila: Amar Singh Chamkila charts the untold true story of Punjab’s original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many on the way, which finally led to his assassination at the young age of 27.
16 April,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta celebrates her birthday on April 16. Over the years, Lara has worked in films like ‘Partner’, ‘Kaal’, ‘Andaaz’, ‘Bell Bottom’, and ‘Blue’ to name a few. She married tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi in 2011 and is a mother to daughter Saira. While Lara is back to films and continues to balance her role as a mother as well as an actor, she once said that no amount of worry prepares one for motherhood. "You spend many sleepless nights even before the child is born, figuring out whether you'll be a good mother, be able to live up to everything that's expected. But no amount of worry is going to prepare you when the child is born," she told PTI. "Each child goes through its own phases as well. One point of time they are the best-behaved child and then they are the opposite. The day you decide to become a parent, you're signing up for one of the greatest adventures of life which doesn't stop ever," added Lara. The actor said motherhood gave her a lot more clarity even in terms of how she views her career. "When you have this little person in your life, your priorities change. When it comes to work, if it's a certain amount of time I am assigning myself away from family, I really need to weigh in. I love doing things for myself and would never put myself as the last person I'd look after." Opening up about her journey as a mother, she told IANS, "For me, there's a lot that's learned by trial and error. I genuinely believe that a child teaches you more than you will teach it. "The best thing that you can actually teach or the best way that you can teach your child is by your own behaviour and what you do. So no matter what textbooks you have, what great talks about the child (you have), at the end of the day, if you don't practice what you preach, your child is never going to follow it. So I think for me. It's a huge responsibility, but it's a job that I work at very hard on a daily basis and it never ends," she added. On the work front, Lara will be seen in 'Welcome To The Jungle', 'Suryast', and 'Ramayana'. (With inputs from Agencies)
16 April,2024 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon grabbed eyeballs as they participated in a fashion show curated by designer Manish Malhotra on the theme "Banarasi Saree - A Tapestry of Indian Culture and Craftsmen". They added charm to Manish Malhotra's show, turning showstoppers for the grand event. Ranveer looked handsome as usual in a sherwani, while Kriti chose to wear a red lehenga that looked like bridal attire. Now, Manish Malhotra has shared a clip from the event. The reel is a compilation of different frames and videos, showcasing Kriti Sanon and Ranveer exuding elegance in the banarasi outfits. While dropping the video, Manish Malhotra wrote, “At the historic Namo Ghat created by our honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji along the Holy Ganga in Kashi, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of local artisans celebrating our heritage craft and textiles. Our Muses @Ranveersingh , in our deep purple Banarasi Shikargah sherwani, and @Kritisanon, draped in our regal red Banarasi silk lehenga, brought to life the immemorial skill of the bunkar committee of Varanasi. This landmark fashion show propelled the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local for Global’. Truly a celebration of India’s rich textile heritage.” About Manish Malhotra’s show at Varanasi The Manish Malhotra fashion show was part of the two-day event (April 13-14), organised by the Indian Minorities Foundation, to promote handicrafts and handlooms of Varanasi. The event was hosted at the Namo Ghat. Ranveer Singh’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranveer will be seen reprising his role of Simmba in Rohit Shetty's cop drama 'Singham Again', which also stars Deepika Padukone, actors Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Ranveer will also headline Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3', which will arrive in 2025. Kriti Sanon on work front Kriti, meanwhile is basking in the success of her film 'Crew', also starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu. 'Crew', a story of three women, touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies. The heist comedy also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma. Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma and Kulbhushan Kharbanda also round out the cast of Crew. It is produced by Rhea Kapoor and Anil Kapoor under Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network, and Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Motion Pictures.
16 April,2024 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyamani is currently riding high with back-to-back hits. The actress has recently gained immense love for Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s 'Jawan', and now she is enjoying the success of the recently released biographical drama 'Maidaan', where she plays the role of Ajay Devgn’s wife. Just after the release of the film, Priyamani, in an interview, shared her experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan twice. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Priyamani said, “I met him on the sets of Jawan. So we shot the train sequence first, the Metro sequence. So when we were shooting in Film City, we got a call at about 7. We were shooting from 6 in the evening to 6 in the morning. I guess Shah Rukh likes shooting at night. So does Atlee sir.” She further recalled getting a call, and the person on the phone said, “Sir wants to meet you, so please come to the set.” After this call, Priyamani and the entire team of girls thought that it is Atlee who wants to meet them, but they were surprised to see Shah Rukh Khan waiting for them. Priyamani further shared, “Shah Rukh said, ‘Thank you so much for doing the film.’ What else do you need? I mean, when he says, ‘Thank you so much. I’m so happy you guys are part of the film,’ I said, ‘Sir, anything for you’.” The actress shared another incident and recalled, “It was Atlee sir’s birthday in Chennai, so all of us were there for the birthday party. So I think this was at about 3 or 4 in the morning. We girls were going back to the hotel. He came and saw us off individually. He came to the car. And he actually had a car of bodyguards follow us up till the hotel because there was a good distance of about 45 minutes to about an hour. So he made the car follow us. We said, “You can go.” They said, “No, these are special instructions given by Sir. We have to see you off.” About 'Maidaan': The biographical sports drama film, written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, chronicles the life and journey of Syed Abdul Rahim (Ajay Devgn), an esteemed football coach.
16 April,2024 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaidaan producer Boney Kapoor is currently tracking the success of the sports biographical drama. The movie stars Ajay Devgn in pivotal roles. Did you know Boney Kapoor, who recently produced Maidaan, became a producer because he wanted to earn money Boney Kapoor, in a recent conversation with Galatta Plus, opened up about the financial hardships and struggles his family faced in their early years. Boney also shared that his father was brought to Bombay by Prithviraj Kapoor. Boney recalled, “My father was brought to Bombay by Prithviraj Kapoor. My grandfather handed over my father to Prithviraj ji because my father left about 10-12 jobs. Left, in the sense, he was thrown out because he was siding with and supporting the workers, and fought for their causes.” He further talked and shared that post the demise of his grandmother, Anil Kapoor and he decided that he would handle the production work as somebody had to run the show at home also. Boney revealed, “When my grandmother passed away, Anil and I decided that he will do acting and I will take over the production. Somebody had to run the show at home also. My father had a heart problem, we didn’t want to give him stress.” Boney, in the interview, also talked about the beginning of hardship recalling an incident when the director of one of his father’s films died during production. Boney said, “My father was in debt. We were in a sh**hole.” About Maidaan: The biographical sports drama film, written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, chronicles the life and journey of Syed Abdul Rahim (Ajay Devgn), an esteemed football coach. Maidaan, which also stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh, was released in theatres on April 11, 2024. Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Akash Chawla, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah, respectively. Music is by AR Rahman, and the lyrics are by Manoj Muntashir Shukla. About Maidaan Box Office: Maidaan is having a steady run at the box office. The biographical drama is getting good responses from the audience and critics alike. As per reports in India Today, the film has finally surpassed the Rs. 20 crore-mark at the domestic box office in four days. Amid tremendous anticipation, Maidaan made its cinematic debut on April 11, coinciding with Eid and sharing the spotlight with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
16 April,2024 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSometimes, you just want to sink into your seat with a popcorn tub, and watch a feel-good movie. Vidya Balan says Do Aur Do Pyaar is that movie. At a time when the industry is churning out action fare on the big screen and dark thrillers on OTT, rom-coms have been few and far between. “This is a genre I’ve missed,” starts the actor, who, with Pratik Gandhi, leads director Shirsha Guha Thakurta’s rom-com. “I was wondering why people aren’t making such films anymore. I am so bored with the content around me. There is too much action. When the film came to me, I loved the idea. I watched the original, The Lovers [2017]. Shirsha gave our film a new direction and Supratim Sengupta wrote the script, playing it differently [from the original]. This film makes me laugh and fills my heart. I wanted to go on a long drive, listening to music with Siddharth [Roy Kapur, husband]. Enough of pointless maar dhaad and diabolical people! I want to be in movies where I am enjoying, and so are my audiences.” Do Aur Do Pyaar sees Balan and Gandhi play a long-married couple, who are happy in their extra-marital relationships until they find themselves falling for each other again. Balan’s Kavya as a woman with agency struck a chord with her. “Kavya and her partner have an equal marriage. I related to the fact that she is stubborn and angry; she is not apologetic about her affair. Her predicament was funny, but I played it with a hint of curiosity. She is scared, confused and stuck.” Often, female characters in Hindi cinema are one-toned. Rebellious parts are becoming predictable, too. Balan, who has built a 19-year career on fascinating characters, from The Dirty Picture (2011) to Kahaani (2012) and Sherni (2022), says we need to delve deeper into a woman’s complexities. “In films, there is either the bitch or the bechari, but I’ve never done films [with such black-and-white parts]. Women-led cinema is in a nascent stage here. Ishqiya [2010] was an aberration for its times. It has been 14 years, but the grammar is still being formed. It will get formed, broken, and reformed. It’s time to reimagine the women we are writing. I think more films are expanding the idea of a badass woman now. Even with women-led cinema, it’s important we take ourselves less seriously. Crew was fun and not necessarily nuanced, but we had a good time. That’s enough at times.”
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